Amid the outbreak of dengue fever currently sweeping Jamaica, health experts are warning about the dangers of the mosquito-borne illness. Here's what to know.
"Persons experiencing fever, vomiting, severe abdominal pain, bleeding under the skin , feeling very weak or getting confused, are to seek immediate medical attention," she added.
To prevent mosquitoes from breeding, experts recommend eliminating their habitats by regularly emptying and cleaning any containers that hold standing water. Those who have had dengue fever in the past are at a higher risk of contracting severe symptoms if they get it again, according to Mayo Clinic.In regions where dengue fever is prevalent, a vaccine called Dengvaxia is available to people between the ages of 9 and 45 who have previously been infected.
For those who cannot receive the vaccine, the best method of prevention is to protect against mosquito bites.
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