The municipalities of Brusque in Vale do Itajaí and Balneario Pizarras on the northern coast each recorded two deaths from dengue. Both cities confirmed deaths this Monday (15).

The death of a 68-year-old woman with hypertension was recorded in Brusque. According to the Medical Surveillance Directorate, the victim had hypertension and was admitted to Azambuja Hospital, but due to the severity of the disease, he died on Saturday (13).

There are now two deaths from the disease in each of these municipalities. Photo: Disclosure/Prefeitura de Balneário Piçarras.

In Balneario Pisarras, the victim was a 66-year-old man who lived in the Santo Antonio area. The death occurred on April 1 and the cause of death was confirmed last Friday (12).

A man who had symptoms died at his home before being tested for dengue fever. The cause of death was classified as an epidemiological link because people close to him had previously been tested and tested positive for dengue fever with the same symptoms.

How to prevent dengue fever

Prevention includes measures to prevent the breeding of the Aedes aegypti mosquito responsible for transmitting the disease. Check:

• Eliminate Breeding Sites: Reduce the accumulation of standing water in which mosquitoes lay eggs. Remove containers that may contain water, such as old tires, potted plants, empty bottles, and other items.
• Cleaning Gutters: Make sure gutters are clean and unclogged to prevent water from pooling.
• Caring for Swimming Pools and Water Tanks: Keep pools clean and properly treated, and cover water tanks to prevent mosquitoes from accessing them.
• Using screens: Use screens on doors and windows to keep mosquitoes out.
• Repellents: Apply repellents to exposed skin to prevent mosquito bites. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions and reapply as necessary.
• Wearing protective clothing: When visiting areas with high infection rates, wear clothing that covers most of the body, such as pants and long-sleeved shirts.
• Electric diffusers and mosquito nets. In high-risk areas, consider using electric diffusers and mosquito nets for protection while sleeping.
• Community Awareness: Raise community awareness of the importance of preventing and eradicating breeding sites.