The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded a decrease in dengue cases from Oct. 12 to 25, but still emphasized the need for heightened vigilance as the country recovers from recent flooding.
In an advisory on Saturday, the DOH said 14,038 dengue cases were logged from Oct. 12 to 25, an 8 percent decrease from the 15,182 cases logged from Sept. 28 to Oct. 11.
However, health officials warned that recent cyclones Tino and Uwan may create new mosquito breeding sites, potentially reversing the downward trend.
The DOH noted that widespread flooding often leaves behind water-filled containers, such as discarded tires, pots, and trash bins, which serve as ideal breeding grounds for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, the primary vectors of dengue.
In response, the agency renewed its call for the public to strengthen household control measures through the “Taob, Taktak, Tuyo, Takip” strategy: emptying water containers, scrubbing them regularly, keeping them dry, and covering them properly.
Individuals showing possible dengue symptoms, including fever, rashes, body and muscle pain, eye pain, dizziness, and vomiting, are encouraged to seek immediate medical consultation.
Community participation remains vital in preventing a post-typhoon spike in dengue cases, the DOH said.
