Quadrivalent Dengue Vaccine (for insured individuals and their families)

DESCRIPTION

» Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever.

• It is a disease caused by the dengue virus, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. It is commonly found in tropical countries and typically outbreaks during the rainy season each year. Symptoms of dengue fever can range from no noticeable abnormalities to death if not treated promptly.

» Causes of dengue fever

• There are 4 species of dengue virus, DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3 DENV-4 is carried by female-patterned mosquitoes. When they draw blood from dengue patients, the virus will be implanted inside their stomachs and salivary glands. It will incubate for about 8-12 days. When infected mosquitoes bite others, the virus will enter the bloodstream of those who have been bitten, causing the spread of dengue fever.
• Dengue fever patients who have been exposed to any strain of the virus will have immunity to that strain. If you are exposed to a different strain of virus than the first time, you can get dengue fever again. And the symptoms of the second episode are generally more severe than the first.
• Each year, it is found that the distribution of all 4 strains of germs rotates. And there are different predominant strains each year. This has caused outbreaks of disease all along. This is because people do not have immunity to that virus strain.

» Risk factors for dengue fever.

› Dengue fever can occur in all genders and ages, but it is more common in school-aged children and early working-age children. Patients who are at risk of severe disease or complications include:

• Infants and the elderly.
• Pregnant woman.
• People with stomach ulcers.
• Women who are on their menstruation or have abnormal vaginal bleeding.
• People with red blood cells that break easily or diseases caused by abnormal hemoglobin.

» Dengue fever prevention.

• Prevent mosquito bites By wearing clothing that completely conceals Use various types of mosquito repellents, such as DEET, as well as prevent Aedes mosquitoes from hiding in the house. Aedes mosquitoes tend to bite more during the day than at night.
• Destroy the breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes in the home and nearby areas. By closing the lid on containers with standing water, mosquitoes cannot lay eggs. Change the water in a closed container, such as a vase, every week. Let the fish eat the larvae in the lotus basin. Improve the environment around your home to be clean and free from debris that may contain water, such as old bottles, old cans, etc.
• In cases older than 9 years and less than 45 years with a history of Have you ever had dengue fever? Vaccination against other strains of dengue fever may be considered.

Package : Quadrivalent Dengue Vaccine (for insured individuals and their families)

EXPIRES 31 DECEMBER 2025

You can ask for more details at the Social Security Department (LPH120 Building), 2nd Floor, Tel. 0 2530 2556 ext. 4100, 4110.