• Reaction to a second exposure to the dengue virus
• May affect the entire body
• Symptoms may include fever, joint pain, skin rash and bleeding from the nose, gums, rectum and other areas
• Caused by one of the four dengue viruses
• Spread through a bite of an infected mosquito
• Affects males and females but more common in females
• Can occur at any age but more common in preschool and school age children
• May be mild to severe and life threatening

Due to the nature of this disease, there are no home treatment options. Please contact your doctor

MEANWHILE:

FOR FEVER

• Apply cool cloth to forehead or armpits
• Drink plenty of fluids (especially water)
• Avoid alcohol, tea and coffee as these drinks can cause slight dehydration
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen
  • Aspirin (Do not give to children or adolescents)

FOR NAUSEA

• Drink clear or ice-cold drinks (avoid drinks high in sugar)
• Eat light, bland foods (crackers or plain bread)
• Avoid fried, greasy, or sweet foods
• Eat slowly and eat smaller, more frequent meals
• Do not mix hot and cold foods
• Avoid activity after eating
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Diphenhydramine
  • Cyclizine
  • Dimenhydrinate
  • Meclizine

FOR PAIN

• Apply hot or cold packs to the area
• Relaxation techniques
• Distraction
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen