Dengue Fever risk in Iloilo City

Dengue Fever Prevention Guide for Iloilo City

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. It causes high fever, severe headache, joint pain, and in serious cases can be life-threatening. There is no specific treatment, so prevention is critical.

Your Iloilo City risk score is 68/100, meaning moderate to high danger. Here is why Iloilo City is especially vulnerable:

• Tropical climate with high humidity and frequent rainfall creates ideal breeding conditions
• Dense urban population increases human-mosquito contact
• Inconsistent water storage habits in many barangays
• Ongoing construction sites collecting rainwater
• Limited awareness in some communities about breeding site elimination

Five actionable steps to protect yourself and your family:

1. Eliminate standing water weekly. Inspect flower pots, old tires, roof gutters, and water containers around your home. The dengue mosquito breeds in clean, stagnant water as small as a bottle cap. Empty, scrub, and cover all water storage drums.

2. Use mosquito repellent daily, especially during early morning and late afternoon when Aedes mosquitoes are most active. Apply DEET-based repellent on exposed skin and use treated mosquito nets while sleeping.

3. Wear long sleeves and pants when outdoors. Light-colored clothing helps reduce mosquito bites.

4. Install window and door screens. Repair holes immediately. Use mosquito coils or electric vaporizers inside sleeping areas.

5. Report breeding sites in your barangay. Coordinate with your local Barangay Health Center for fogging schedules and community clean-up drives. Participation strengthens collective protection.

If you develop sudden high fever with severe headache, pain behind the eyes, or rash, seek medical attention immediately. Early detection saves lives.

Stay vigilant and protect your community.