I will be visiting New Delhi, Inda in December. Is it safe (Dangu Flue etc.)?
2006-10-12 08:23:49 · 6 answers · asked by Sur1234 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I will be visiting New Delhi, India during December, 2006. I heard there is flue epidemic (Dangu). Is it safe to travel?
2006-10-12 08:30:36 · update #1
As always, when dengue cases surface in Delhi, media creates a sense of panic. How accurate is the fear?
dengue is really among the minor killers in Delhi. Some of the leading causes of deaths are actually heart diseases, TB of different kinds, diabetes and asthma to name a few.
Perhaps what makes dengue deaths seem particularly tragic is the fact that simple measures to curb mosquito breeding can prevent their occurrence. But that's just as true of other mosquito borne ailments like malaria, and filariasis, which are much bigger killers, globally and in India.
In any case, please take the following precautions:
Check for stagnating water
Remove broken flowerpots, old discarded tyres and clean coolers regularly
Use mosquito nets
In case of fever, see a doctor immediately.
Don't take Aspirin/ Brufen. Paracetamol is the best medicine.
Take a blood test in case of symptoms like rashes, fever, fatigue.
Dengue lowers count of white blood cells and platelets.
It is not contagious.
The mosquito is most active during dawn till 11 am, and at dusk.
2006-10-12 23:44:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last I heard it was safe. If you are going to India you should see the Ba'Hai Lotus Temple. it is very beautiful. I wish you a good journey...
2006-10-12 08:29:30 · answer #2 · answered by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, it's like the new Silicon Valley. Just get any shots the gov't says.....well, you might wake up in a small chamber 2 months after the feebs captured you at the airport. hmmm, we should poll it.
2006-10-12 08:28:15 · answer #3 · answered by TCFKAYM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray to God and you will be saved from Dangu.
2006-10-12 08:44:25 · answer #4 · answered by Baby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish this Q. was not in the Religion and Spirituality column.
2006-10-12 08:27:24 · answer #5 · answered by sunamwal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its safe,but not safe for slum areas.
WELCOME TO INDIA.
2006-10-12 08:57:49 · answer #6 · answered by pari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋