Question

Suppose you have been tasked with accessing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for information on an outbreak of Dengue Fever in your recently flooded state. Propose key steps in compiling a report to your local County Health Department. Be specific.

Answer 1

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral illness caused by the bite of Ades Aegypti mosquito which usually breeds in clean water. It occurred by a sudden onset of fever followed by generalized weakness and rarely with macular skin rash. This also causes severe muscle and joint pain and should be treated with proper management. Florida has recently threatened with the dengue outbreaks(2011) and several efforts are taken in response to outbreaks. The key steps I would take in compiling a report to local country Health Department are

The ultimate goal of the plan is to identify the illness at early, control of transmission, and protection of local community people. The suspended case was examined thoroughly and laboratory was altered to analyze the dengue viruses. Initiation to be taken to control of travelers without discouraging tourism. Pet animals and birds are controlled within the local community to prevent further outbreaks. The campaign was arranged to make awareness of the people and to control the vector-borne illness through posters, messages, emails. Public health agency involved in case identification and education of the public. Local health department contributed in vector control activities by the distribution of mosquito repellent and addressing the issues with the plan. Measures were taken to minimize of breeding site, elimination of stagnant water, and protection of the public from mosquito bites. Responders and medical team were kept ready to treat the identified cases with appropriate management. The daily report was sent to local health officials.