Dengue fever cases on the rise in T’puram

Sunday, July 1, 2012: According to the recent reports, the number of patients being hospitalized with dengue fever and other contagious diseases in the state is increasing.


As many as 18 persons have been confirmed with dengue fever in Thiruvananthapuram district and are under treatment in various hospitals. Six persons have been confirmed with H1N1 in the state. Dengue has the symptoms of sudden high fever and severe headache, pain behind the eyes and nausea.


The health authorities have urged the people to boil water before drinking, to consume food when it is hot, to keep their houses and surroundings clean and to dispose of garbage properly.