fever in the district as at least six confirmed cases were reported
within the last couple of days.There have been about 25 cases of
dengue fever from January to October this year. The District Medical
Officer, K. T. Ramani, has said more fever clinics in various parts of
the district would be opened and have asked the public not to go for
self-medication in case of fever.There were four dengue fever cases
reported from the General Hospital and they came in from Ponnurunni,
Elamakkara, Vaduthala and the city area.Rural areas like Vazakulam,
Varapetty, Piravom have also reported a couple of cases.Vector studies
in the areas and activities reducing the source of breeding mosquitoes
have been intensified, , said Dr. Ramani.The department has planned a
meeting with the Corporation and others this weelk to take stock of
any suspected dengue fever cases.
The Hindu, 23rd November 2008
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