DENGUE FEVER:

One case of dengue fever from the municipality of Limay was  admitted at the sentinel site for the 28th morbidity week.  A total of one hundred twenty three cases of dengue fever were admitted at the different sentinel sites from January 1 to July 12, 2008. This number of admission is 151% higher compared to the same period last year (49 cases). Ages of cases ranged from 3mos to 59 years old with a median of 19 and mode of 15. Fifty four percent of the cases were male.  

  The municipality with the most number of cases is Limay with 34 cases (28%) followed by Dinalupihan with 31 cases (25%). No clustering of cases was noted. A total of five fatalities were reported for this year (CFR-4%). These fatalities were from the municipalities of Dinalupihan, Limay (3) and Mariveles.

  The Provincial Health Office strongly recommends environmental clean up, search and destroy and health education activities to prevent the increase of dengue cases.

Figure 1.  Distribution of Dengue Fever Cases by Mun/City
Sentinel Hospitals, Bataan ,                                   
 28th Morbidity Week , 2007 -  2008                        

Table 1.  Notifiable Diseases++ Update
            Sentinel Hospitals, Bataan
                       28thMorbidity Week, 2007 - 2008

DENGUE FEVER:

Two cases of dengue fever were admitted at the sentinel sites for the 27th morbidity week. The cases are from the municipality of Dinalupihan and Limay. A total of one hundred twenty cases of dengue fever were admitted at the different sentinel sites from January 1 to July 5, 2008. This number of admission is 167% higher compared to the same period last year (45 cases). Ages of cases ranged from 3mos to 59 years old with a median of 19 and mode of 15. Fifty four percent of the cases were male.  

  The municipality with the most number of cases is Limay with 33 cases (28%) followed by Dinalupihan with 29 cases (24%). A total of five fatalities from Dinalupihan, Limay (3) and Mariveles were reported for this year (CFR- 4.2%). No fatality and clustering was reported for this week.

  The Provincial Health Office strongly recommends environmental clean up, search and destroy and health education activities to prevent the increase of dengue cases.

Fig. 1  Distribution of Dengue Fever Cases by Mun/City
Sentinel Hospitals, Bataan                                               
27th Morbidity Week , 2007 -  2008                              

Table 1. Notifiable Diseases++ Update
     Sentinel Hospitals, Bataan
                 27th Morbidity Week,  2007-2008

Fig. 2  Distribution of Dengue Cases by Month
                              Sentinel Sites, Bataan, January  to June 2007-2008   

Table 2  .  Distribution of Dengue Fever Cases by Mun/City
Sentinel Hospitals, Bataan                           
1st - 27th Morbidity Week, 2007 -  2008      

DENGUE FEVER:

There was no case of dengue fever  admitted at the sentinel sites for the 21st morbidity week. A total of one hundred ten cases of dengue fever were admitted at the different sentinel sites from January 1 to May 24, 2008. This number of admission is 182% higher compared to the same period last year (39 cases). Ages of cases ranged from 3mos to 48 years old with a median of 18 and mode of 15. Fifty five percent of the cases were male.  

  The municipality with the most number of cases is Limay with 30 cases (27%) followed by Dinalupihan with 28 cases (25%). No clustering of cases was noted. A total of five fatalities were reported for this year (CFR-4.5%). These fatalities were from the municipalities of Dinalupihan, Limay (3) and Mariveles.

  The Provincial Health Office strongly recommends environmental clean up, search and destroy and health education activities to prevent the increase of dengue cases.

Figure 1.  Distribution of Dengue Fever Cases by Mun/City
Sentinel Hospitals, Bataan ,                     
 26th Morbidity Week , 2007 -  2008           

Table 1.  Notifiable Diseases++ Update
          Sentinel Hospitals, Bataan
                      26thMorbidity Week, 2007 - 2008

 

Table 2  .  Distribution of Dengue Fever Cases by Mun/City
Sentinel Hospitals, Bataan                       
    1st - 26th Morbidity Week, 2007 -  2008     

Two cases of Dengue Fever/Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever were admitted at different sentinel sites for the 36th morbidity week. These cases came from Morong and Orion.

A total of 65 cases of Dengue Fever/Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever were admitted at the different sentinel sites from January 1 to September 10, 2005. This number of admission is 46% lower compared to the same period last year (65 cases against 95 cases).  The mostly affected municipalities were Balanga with 14 cases (21%) and Orion with 10 cases (15%).  Ages of cases ranged from 1 to 52 years old (Median: 14 / Mode: 19).  Majority of the cases were male (52%).  No clustering was noted.

What is Dengue?

Dengue Fever/Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever is an acute febrile viral disease.  Common signs and symptoms includes fever (lasting usually from 3-5 days), intense headache, muscle and joint pains, loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort, rashes and bleeding (usually gum and nose).

What to do in case signs/symptoms were noted?

• Take paracetamol, NOT ASPIRIN, to relieve pain and fever.
• Rest and re-hydrate (drink lots of fluids like fruit juices and soups).
• Go to the nearest health center or health clinic for early management and reporting.

What to do to stop the spread of dengue?

The most important aspect in the control of dengue-carrying-mosquito is source reduction.  These type of mosquitoes are containers breeders.  They breed in and out of homes where natural or artificial containers with clean and organically water are present.  To stop them from spreading the dengue virus, please do the following:

• Clean the surroundings.  Destroy or alter mosquito breeding sites (empty cans and bottles, old tires, bamboo fences, coconut husks, jars, and other water-collecting containers).
• Protect the case/patient from mosquito bite to stop transmission.
• Share correct information about dengue to friends and neighbors.

Fig. 1  Dengue Cases by Municipality/City
      Sentinel Sites, Bataan, 25th MW, 2007-2008   

DENGUE FEVER:

There was no case of dengue fever  admitted at the sentinel sites for the 24th morbidity week. A total of one hundred fifteen cases of dengue fever were admitted at the different sentinel sites from January 1 to June 14, 2008. This number of admission is 187% higher compared to the same period last year (40 cases). Ages of cases ranged from 3mos to 59 years old with a median of 18 and mode of 15. Fifty five percent of the cases were male.  

  The municipality with the most number of cases is Limay with 31 cases (27%) followed by Dinalupihan with 28 cases (24%). No clustering of cases was noted. A total of five fatalities were reported for this year (CFR-4.3%). These fatalities were from the municipalities of Dinalupihan, Limay (3) and Mariveles.

  The Provincial Health Office strongly recommends environmental clean up, search and destroy and health education activities to prevent the increase of dengue cases.

Figure 1.  Distribution of Dengue Fever Cases by Mun/City
Sentinel Hospitals, Bataan ,                    
24th Morbidity Week , 2007 -  2008          

Table 1.  Notifiable Diseases++ Update
             Sentinel Hospitals, Bataan
                          24th Morbidity Week, 2007 - 2008

Clean-up and health education campaign, effective against dengue

Three cases of dengue fever were admitted at the sentinel sites for the 23rd morbidity week.  A total of one hundred fifteen cases of dengue fever were admitted at the different sentinel sites from January 1 to June 7, 2008. This number of admission is 195% higher compared to the same period last year (39 cases). Ages of cases ranged from 3 months to 48 years old with a median of 18 and mode of 15. Majority of the cases were male (55%). The municipality with the most number of cases is Limay with 31 cases (27%) followed by Dinalupihan with 28 cases (24%). There were five fatalities for this year (CFR -  4.34%).

  Only cases admitted in sentinel hospitals and confirmed by the PHO-PESSU based on NEC-DOH criteria are included  in this report.  The PESSU report or data serves as an early warning against outbreak.  Trending of occurrences of a particular disease, as a tool provided by PESSU, should be complemented by the local data available in each municipality or city. 

  Efficient control and prevention activities are warranted by available data in terms of cost-effectiveness, long-term-effectivity (and can be duplicated locally).  Search and destroy and health education activities are proven effective.    Involving the community in this kind of activities, via multi-level networking or multiplier-effect, minimized resources and effort and promote healthy-behavioral-change among community members.

  The Dengue Alert Codes, such as White (no case), Green (with case[s] but no clustering), Yellow (clustering of cases), Orange (there’s a mortality in an area) and Red (outbreak, more than expected number of cases) are appraisal of dengue status and provides guidance on what action to take.

Fig. 1  Distribution of Dengue Fever Cases by Mun/City
Sentinel Hospitals, Bataan                                   
23rd Morbidity Week, 2007-2008                         

Table 1.  Notifiable Diseases+ Update
Sentinel Sites Bataan, 23rd MW, 2007-2008

 

DENGUE FEVER:

One case of dengue fever was admitted at the sentinel site for the 22nd morbidity week. The case is a 16 year old female from the municipality of Mariveles. A total of one hundred eleven cases of dengue fever were admitted at the different sentinel sites from January 1 to May 31, 2008. This number of admission is 185% higher compared to the same period last year (39 cases). Ages of cases ranged from 3mos to 48 years old with a median of 18 and mode of 15. Fifty five percent of the cases were male.  

  The municipality with the most number of cases is Limay with 30 cases (27%) followed by Dinalupihan with 28 cases (25%). A total of five fatalities from Dinalupihan, Limay (3) and Mariveles were reported for this year (CFR- 4.5%). No fatality and clustering was reported for this week.

  The Provincial Health Office strongly recommends environmental clean up, search and destroy and health education activities to prevent the increase of dengue cases.

Fig. 1  Distribution of Dengue Fever Cases by Mun/City
Sentinel Hospitals, Bataan                                   
 22nd Morbidity Week , 2007 -  2008                   

Table 1. Notifiable Diseases++ Update
         Sentinel Hospitals, Bataan
                    22nd Morbidity Week,  2007-2008

Fig. 2  Distribution of Dengue Cases by Month
                             Sentinel Sites, Bataan, January  to May 2007-2008   

Table 2  .  Distribution of Dengue Fever Cases by Mun/City
Sentinel Hospitals, Bataan                          
  1st - 22nd Morbidity Week, 2007 -  2008      

DENGUE FEVER:

There was no case of dengue fever  admitted at the sentinel sites for the 21st morbidity week. A total of one hundred ten cases of dengue fever were admitted at the different sentinel sites from January 1 to May 24, 2008. This number of admission is 182% higher compared to the same period last year (39 cases). Ages of cases ranged from 3mos to 48 years old with a median of 18 and mode of 15. Fifty five percent of the cases were male.  

  The municipality with the most number of cases is Limay with 30 cases (27%) followed by Dinalupihan with 28 cases (25%). No clustering of cases was noted. A total of five fatalities were reported for this year (CFR-4.5%). These fatalities were from the municipalities of Dinalupihan, Limay (3) and Mariveles.

  The Provincial Health Office strongly recommends environmental clean up, search and destroy and health education activities to prevent the increase of dengue cases.

Figure 1.  Distribution of Dengue Fever Cases by Mun/City
Sentinel Hospitals, Bataan ,                    
21st Morbidity Week , 2007 -  2008        

Table 1.  Notifiable Diseases++ Update
            Sentinel Hospitals, Bataan
                      21st Morbidity Week, 2007 - 2008

DENGUE FEVER:

One case of dengue fever was admitted at the sentinel sites for the 20th morbidity week. A total of one hundred nine cases of dengue fever were admitted at the different sentinel sites from January 1 to May 17, 2008. This number of admission is 179% higher compared to the same period last year (39 cases). Ages of cases ranged from 3mos to 48 years old with a median and mode of 15. Fifty five percent of the cases were male.  

  The municipality with the most number of cases is Limay with 30 cases (28%) followed by Dinalupihan with 28 cases (26%). No clustering of cases was noted. A total of five fatalities were reported for this year (CFR-4.6%). These fatalities were from the municipalities of Dinalupihan, Limay (3) and Mariveles.

  The Provincial Health Office strongly recommends environmental clean up, search and destroy and health education activities to prevent the increase of dengue cases.

Figure 1.  Distribution of Dengue Fever Cases by Mun/City
Sentinel Hospitals, Bataan ,                                   
20th Morbidity Week , 2007 -  2008                       

Table 1.  Notifiable Diseases++ Update
           Sentinel Hospitals, Bataan
                      20th Morbidity Week, 2007 - 2008

Table 2  .  Distribution of Dengue Fever Cases by Mun/City
Sentinel Hospitals, Bataan                      
    1st - 20th Morbidity Week, 2007 -  2008