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Dengue – Part I Dengue has become a global problem. It spreads by mosquito bite of several species of the Aedes type, usually Aedes Aegypti. There are 5 different types of the virus from Type I to Type V. The incubation period is 3 to 14 days. Characteristic symptoms of Dengue would be sudden onset of fever, headache, muscle and joint pains and a rash. Fever is usually high with nausea and vomiting being common. WHAT SHOULD YOU KNOW ABOUT THE DISEASE It is caused by Dengue Virus. A measles-like rash occurs generally between day 4 to day 7. It can be bleeding spots or petechiae. There are 3 stages of the disease. Stage I to Stage III Stage I - Fever which lasts for 4 to 7 days. Stage II - When fever resolves but most complications occur. There is leakage of fluids from blood vessels and accumulation in the chest and abdomen. Hepatic failure, renal failure and respiratory failure can occur. Fluid depletion can give rise to a state called DENGUE SHOCK

Immunizaton is a very important aspect of medical practice both in Paediatric and adult population. Diseases that can be prevented by Immunization in childhood are Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, TB, Diptheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Hib and Rotavirus. With the advent of monsoons several Respiratory Infections like Influenza, Swine flu and Pneumonias are on the rise. These infections can be prevented with the annual Flu vaccine and the Pneumococcal vaccines which are available for both children and adults. Children below 2 years as well as geriatric population and pregnant women are at a higher risk of Swine Flu and should be immunized. Similarly, monsoon also increases the risk of water and food borne infections like Typhoid, Cholera and Hepatitis A. These infections can also be prevented by immunizing the population with the appropriate vaccine now available. We, at Shraddha Polyclinic and Nursing Home, in our endeavour to prevent diseases, focus on immunization and vaccination of bo