Dengue Fever risk in Balikpapan

Dengue fever is a viral disease spread by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, joint pain, and rash. In severe cases, it can become life-threatening.

Balikpapan has a dengue risk score of 72/100 due to its tropical climate, high humidity, frequent rainfall, and urban density. Open water storage, construction sites, and poor drainage create ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

1. Eliminate standing water. Empty and scrub containers weekly. Cover barrels, tires, and gutters. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water.

2. Protect yourself. Use DEET repellent. Wear long sleeves and pants. Mosquitoes bite most during early morning and late afternoon.

3. Improve home screens. Install window screens. Use air conditioning. Sleep under bed nets if screens are missing.

4. Support community cleanup. Report clogged drains. Participate in fogging programs. Educate neighbors about breeding sites.

5. Seek care early. Visit a clinic immediately if fever lasts two days. Severe dengue requires hospitalization.

Act now to lower your risk.