5 tips to protect yourself against dengue fever in Paris Olympics 2024

The Paris Olympics Game 2024 are expected to draw around 15 million visitors, including 2 million from abroad.

The influx of visitors to this large-scale, global event has raised concerns about the potential spread of various illnesses, including mosquito-borne ones.

“Being aware and vigilant about potential infectious disease risks can make a great difference in protecting ourselves and others, and to ensure that everyone attending the Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games stays safe and healthy.”WHO/Europe, the French Ministry of Health and Prevention, Santé publique France and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have jointly developed public health advice for spectators of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics 2024 to promote their health, safety and well-being. Pamela Rendi-Wagner, Director of ECDC, said.

The Greater Paris Regional Healthy Agency (ARS) had took some measure and monitoring , but one infection still can’t be ignored which is dengue fever because a surge in cases over the past couple of months this year.

What are the symptoms of dengue?

Dengue fever, also known as break-bone fever, is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), symptoms of infection include high fever, severe headaches, body aches, nausea, vomiting, and rash.

These symptoms typically occur four to 10 days after infection.

Tips to avoid dengue fever

1.Wear protective clothing: Choose long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks, and shoes to cover as much of the body as possible.

2.Use mosquito repellents: Apply insect repellents containing DEET, Picaridin or IR3535 to exposed skin and clothing.

3.Use screen windows: Ensure that windows and doors are properly screened to keep mosquitoes out.

4.Use mosquito coils and vaporizers: These could be particularly effective in reducing mosquito populations indoors.

5.Use electric insect killer lamp: can reduce mosquito or fly after installation

However, if infection still occurs, people are recommended to rest, drink plenty of liquids, and use paracetamol for pain relief.

In cases where the infection is severe, it is crucial to contact your doctor and seek care in hospitals as soon as possible.

Reference link：Euro news:

https://www.euronews.com/....../attending-the-paris......

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control: (Travelling to the Olympics or Paralympics in Paris? New advice for spectators puts health centre-stage)

https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/....../travelling-olympics......

written by Jack Hui 

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