04/04/2025
CHIKUNGUNYA
Chikungunya is a disease caused by a virus spread through mosquito bites. It makes people feel very sick with symptoms like high fever, joint pain, and rashes on the skin. The joint pain can last for a long time. There is no specific cure, but medicine can help manage the symptoms.
SYMPTOMS OF CHIKUNGUNYA:
Fever and headache
Joint Pain: Severe pain in joints, especially in wrists, knees, and ankles.
Rash: Red spots or a rash may appear on the skin.
Muscle Pain: Aches in muscles and the body
Nausea and Vomiting: Some people may feel nauseous or even vomit.
Fatigue: Feeling very tired or weak.
PREVENTION:
Avoid mosquito bites: Use MOSQUITO REPELLENT on your skin, especially when you're outside.
Wear protective clothes: Wear long sleeves and pants to cover your skin.
Get rid of standing water: Mosquitoes breed in water. Empty containers like buckets, flower pots, and tires where water can collect.
Sleep under a mosquito net: If you're in a place with many mosquitoes, sleep under a net to stay safe.
Keep mosquitoes out: Make sure windows and doors have mosquito screens so they can't get inside.