The number of cases in the first 11 months of this year hit 5,016, compared to 4,497 for the whole of last year, according to the National Environment Agency (NEA). The number of cases had been dropping from 8,826 in 2007 to 7,031 in 2008 and to below 5,000 last year. NEA said breeding sites were found everywhere - from residences to non-residential areas to construction sites.
After reading the article, i felt that everyone has to be responsible and play a part to prevent the spread of dengue fever. Unfortunately, there are no vaccines to prevent or treat dengue. What we can only do is to avoid from mosquito bites and put repellents on our skin. Also, we should always avoid populated place and watery area.
Ng Say Kiat, Singapore Pest Management Association, said: "NEA has stepped up spot checks at the construction sites and the intensity is definitely enough. With this increase in frequency of inspections, the mosquito breeding likelihood is much, much lower,"
Furthermore, on our part, we should eliminate mosquito breeding area by cleaning our surrounding regularly. We should remove containers that can collect rain water and regularly change water in the flower pot and aquariums. Lastly, always eliminate stagnant water and use insecticide to get rid of mosquitoes.
In conclusion, i felt that it is always better to be safe than worry. Prevention is better than cure and we should all work together to prevent the spread of dengue fever!
Source: CNA, 13 December 2010
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