On Tuesday, October 4, Blumenau recorded a total of 10,412 confirmed cases of dengue fever in the city. The number represents two more cases than was recorded last Tuesday, September 27, when the municipality had 10,410 cases of the disease – a 0.02% increase in one week.
This year there are 13,751 notifications. Of these, there are already 10,197 purebred cases, that is, contracted in Blumenau. Another 19 are considered suspects and are awaiting test results. To date, the city has had 3,371 outbreaks of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.
admissions
No residents of Blumenau were admitted to city hospitals on suspicion of dengue fever. So far, the total number of deaths in Blumenau has reached 7 deaths from dengue fever in the municipality.
Blumenau suffers from an epidemic of dengue fever
The characterization of an epidemic occurs through the relationship between the number of confirmed cases and the population. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines the level of epidemic transmission when the infection rate is greater than 300 dengue cases per 100,000 population. In Blumenau, this confirmation came because the municipality has crossed the mark of 1,050 confirmed cases of the disease.
Ongoing Procedures
On a daily basis, agents of endemic diseases inspect homes, warehouses, vacant land and commercial establishments for mosquito infestations. As required, teams from the Department of Urban Conservation and Conservation (Seurb) and the Independent Municipal Water and Sewerage Service (Samae) are called in to collect materials and debris at designated locations.
In Blumenau, residents can dispose of household appliances through the Samae Solid Waste Center, located on Rua Engenheiro Udo Deeke, 430 – at the back of the landfill. On site, the team gives the correct destination for each type of waste. The service is free. More information can be obtained directly by calling 115 Samae.
Signs and symptoms
The first manifestation of dengue fever is a rise in temperature (39° to 40°C) from a sudden onset, which lasts from two to seven days, and is associated with headache, weakness, body, joint and back pain. Spots are present on the body in 50% of cases, and they can affect the face, trunk, arms and legs. Loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting may also occur.
Outpatient clinics
General Family Outpatient Clinics (AGF) provide outpatient care in city districts. old AGF; AGF Agricultural School; AGF Garcia AGF Fortaleza; AGF Itoupava; AGF Badenfurt and AGF Centro are open Monday through Friday from 7am to 10pm. The Strategic Family Health (ESF) units also provide care to the population. Address and opening hours for eligible units are on the City Hall website.
The trend is that users always take the official document in physical form to facilitate service logistics. Passwords are distributed and patients are received one hour before the end of activities, so that professionals can organize the flow and ensure timely care for everyone.
denunciations
Residents can also report locations of potential mosquito infestations, by contacting the Dengue Control Program, through OuvidorSUS at phone 156 (option 4) or by phone 3381-7770. The service is available Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 12 pm and from 1 pm to 5 pm.
How to prevent Aedes aegypti reproduction:
Remove standing water from all containers
Avoid using dishes in potted plants. If used, put sand on the edge
– Store the bottles with the neck facing down
Keep trash cans covered
– Always leave water tanks closed, without any openings, especially water tanks
Plants such as bromeliads should be avoided because they collect water
Treat the pool water with chlorine and clean it once a week
– Keep drains covered with mesh screens to prevent mosquitoes from accessing the site
Wash containers with water deposits, such as food and water utensils for animals, with a brush or sponge and detergent, at least once a week
– If it is necessary to fill the container with water, as in the case of drains, use hypochlorite
Remove the accumulated water on the tiles
– Flush them at least once a week in toilets that are rarely used
Keep the toilet lid closed
Avoid the accumulation of debris, as it can become a focus for dengue mosquitoes
Communications Consultant: Edwarda Lorejian
Posted on 10/04/2022 12:11 – 11 views
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source: Blumenau SC . City Council
