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What is What to do while

Dengue? at home?

Hematocrit
Dengue is a viral disease that is Activity
transmitted by mosquitoes. They live
inside and outside our homes, schools Rest is highly recommended.
and public spaces Avoid physical exertion and
strenuous activity

Platelets
Temperature
What are the

symptoms Check temperature every 4 hours

and record. Perform a warm sponge
bath for temp 38°C and above.
of Dengue?
Food

Urine Output
May give soft small feeds. No need
to restrict dark healthy food.

Drinks
Fever of at least 24 hours
Measure and record amount of oral

Fluid Intake
intake. Offer electrolytes containing

ml/hour
drinks such as oral rehydration
solution (ORS), fresh fruit juice and
coconut water.

Urine

Recommended Intake:
Severe Pain behind Rash
headache the eyes

Temperature
Drink enough to urinate enough. Make
sure there is urine every 4-6 hours.

Remember
Do CBC (blood test) as instructed
Nausea and Muscle and by your doctor. Protect your child
vomiting joint pains from mosquito bites.

Date/Time
kg
Weight:
 What to do when a child has

Dengue warning

D
signs?

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Dengue warning signs

! !
engue
Home Health Guide
Severe Persistent Lethargy,
abdominal pain vomiting restlessness or
irritability

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Bleeding of Blood in No passage Dengue

version 1 | April 2023
gums and/or vomitus or of urine for
nose stool 6 hours
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A child with warning signs may develop

life threatening complications as the
fever subsides

Lowering of fever is not a sign of

recovery in Dengue.

Seek urgent medical attention at the

hospital. DO NOT DELAY!