SAS Nagar, 25 July: Under the "Every Friday, Strike on Dengue" campaign, the district health department teams today conducted inspections at various religious and historical places and community centers in the district. Civil Surgeon Dr. Sangeeta Jain and District Epidemiologist Dr. Anamika Soni stated that under the leadership of senior health officials, health workers, ASHA workers, and nursing college students checked containers to find the larvae of the mosquito responsible for dengue fever and inspected other potential breeding sites of mosquitoes. The people present at the sites were thoroughly explained about the symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment of dengue fever. The inspection teams particularly included members of rural health sanitation committees and residents’ welfare associations.
The Civil Surgeon stated that under the instructions of the Punjab Government, the "Every Friday, Strike on Dengue" campaign is being carried out enthusiastically across the district. Along with officials, other staff are conducting house-to-house surveys, and action is also being taken to issue challans. During the survey, containers, pots, coolers, refrigerators, boxes, and other items are being checked. They said that the only effective way to prevent dengue is to ensure that water does not stagnate anywhere.
Dr. Jain stated that the larvae of the mosquito that spreads dengue fever turn into dangerous mosquitoes within a few days, which can even take a person’s life. They said that there is no fixed season for dengue fever, but it is generally more prevalent from July to the end of November. The mosquito that spreads dengue fever bites during the day and breeds in clean water. Testing and treatment for dengue are free at government health institutions. For information, the health department’s helpline number 104 can be contacted.

Symptoms of Dengue Fever
Dengue is a fever caused by the bite of a mosquito named Aedes Aegypti. Common symptoms of dengue include severe headache and high fever, muscle and joint pain, pain behind the eyes, bleeding from the nose, mouth, and gums in severe cases, nausea, and vomiting, among others.