Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, May 23: Under the "Har Friday, Dengue Te Vaar" campaign, Civil Surgeon Dr. Sangeeta Jain visited various places today and conducted inspections. Along with a team of senior health officials, she visited several houses in Phase-5 and inspected the possible breeding sites of mosquitoes responsible for dengue fever.
She explained in detail to the people present on the spot about the symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment of dengue fever. Speaking on the occasion, the Civil Surgeon said that on the instructions of the Punjab Government, the "Har Friday, Dengue Te Vaar" campaign is going on in full swing in the entire district.
While the officers and other employees are conducting door-to-door surveys, the process of issuing challans is also being done. During the survey, utensils, pots, coolers, fridges, boxes and other items are being checked. She said that the only effective way to avoid dengue is to not let water accumulate at any place.
Dr Jain said that the larvae of the mosquito that spreads dengue fever transform into a dangerous mosquito in a few days which can even kill a person. He said that there is no fixed season for dengue fever but usually this fever is more from July to the end of November.
The mosquito that spreads dengue fever bites during the day and breeds in clean water. Dengue testing and treatment is free in government health institutions. For information, the Health Department's helpline number 104 can be contacted.
On this occasion, SMO Dr. HS Cheema, District Epidemiologist Dr. Anamika, area councilors and health workers were present.

Symptoms of Dengue Fever:
Dengue is a fever caused by the bite of a mosquito called Aedes aegypti. Common symptoms of dengue include severe headache and high fever, pain in muscles and joints, pain behind the eyes, bleeding from nose, mouth and gums in severe cases, nausea and vomiting, etc.