2024-01-14 02:25:00
Among visitors from countries at risk of infection, symptomatic and those who wish to receive immediate testing at Daegu Airport
Request to follow mosquito bite prevention rules when visiting overseas
Daegu Metropolitan City announced that as the number of dengue fever patients is increasing to 206 last year (103 in 2022) due to the revitalization of overseas travel due to recovery from daily life, dengue fever testing is also available year-round for free at Daegu Airport upon entry.
As the influx of dengue fever patients is increasing due to the revitalization of overseas travel due to recovery from daily life, Daegu Metropolitan City also conducts dengue fever tests free of charge throughout the year at Daegu Airport upon entry. Provided by Daegu City
This is in response to strengthened measures as dengue fever was additionally designated as a quarantine infectious disease (December 1, 2023). Last year, dengue fever tests were temporarily conducted at Daegu Airport from July to November, but on January 12 (Friday) ), the program was expanded to include symptomatic patients and those who wish to participate throughout the year.
If you have been bitten by a mosquito and have suspicious symptoms (fever, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, etc.) while visiting a high-risk country where dengue fever patients are mainly imported, it is necessary to notify the quarantine officer and receive a dengue fever rapid kit test. However, if the rapid kit test is a simple test and is confirmed positive, you must visit a medical institution and receive a confirmatory diagnostic test.
Dengue fever is an infectious disease that is transmitted through the bite of vector mosquitoes (Aedes mosquitoes, Aedes mosquitoes) infected with the dengue virus, and symptoms such as fever, headache, chills, and muscle pain appear after an incubation period of 5 to 7 days. There is still no effective vaccine or treatment, so prevention, such as preventing mosquito bites, is very important.
Daegu Metropolitan City Health and Welfare Director Chung Eui-gwan said, “It is important to prepare mosquito repellent supplies to prevent dengue fever when traveling overseas, wear bright long clothes when going out, and use mosquito repellent to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.” “If available, please actively utilize the quarantine station’s dengue fever rapid kit test.”
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