04/08/2025
August 04, 2025
To ALL:
"Mosquito and Insect- Borne Diseases: Awareness and Basic Prevention"
*Insects/ mosquitoes serves as a host and carrier of such diseases transmitted to humans with a simple bite. During humid temperatures and rainy season, this insects breeds thus results to an increased in their number, likewise the risk and incidences of mosquito- borne illnesses.
*Common insect- transmitted diseases :
Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya, Malaria, Tick- Borne Illnesses
* General Symptoms :
Moderate to high grade fever, headaches, joint pain, rashes and other non specific symptoms such as conjunctivitis, chills, sweating , fatigue , muscle and joint pains.
* Simple Preventive Guidelines at home and at school:
Prevent water stagnation as this will serve as insect breeding places e.g. canals, empty containers etc.
May do fumigation on regular schedules.
Safe and appropriate use of mosquito killers and insecticides.
Use and apply adequate and appropriate amount of insect repellants on exposed skin surfaces.
Wear light- colored , long- sleeved clothing and pants preferably during outdoor activities.
Use of mosquito nets.
Secure windows and doors with screen to prevent / minimize insect entry.
Maintain garden grasses and plants well trimmed and tidy at all times.
* To do if symptoms appear:
May give paracetamol only if with fever and or body pains ( do not give aspirin or acetyl salicylic acid ).
Give plenty of fluids e.g. preferably plain tap water ( do not give highly colored drinks ).
Give foods as tolerated ( do not give food that may change the color of stool e.g iron rich foods).
Have plenty of bed rest and sleep.
Refer to your family physician or to your pediatrician for further evaluation and appropriate management.
*School policy reminders:
If not feeling well and may suspect of mosquitoe- borne illness, it is advised that you stay home until managed and cleared by a physician/ healthcare provider.
If to travel or had travelled to a high risk areas ( personal or school field trip ) you are advised to take extra precautions and to seek pre and post consultation as to the travel related concerns.
For your information and guidance.
Thank you.
Gabriel V. Mondala, MD.
Health Services
FEUR - Cainta, Marikina , Rodriguez