Limeira confirms third death from dengue and region reaches six deaths from the disease | Piracicaba and Region

The Health Department of Limeira (SP) confirmed this Monday (1st) the third death from dengue in the city in 2024. The victim is an 88-year-old man who had comorbidities.

In addition to the three deaths, Limeira has a total of 998 confirmed cases of dengue. Another death, of a 44-year-old woman, is under investigation by the department. Furthermore, the death of a 91-year-old man, which was suspected, was ruled out as dengue fever.

The Health Department informed that prevention campaigns and actions to combat dengue are permanent in Limeira. “The folder also reinforces the importance of the population taking 10 minutes a week to eliminate possible breeding sites for the Aedes aegypti mosquito, since the focus of the disease is mainly in the backyards of homes.”

With the results of the exam, the region reaches six confirmed deaths caused by dengue. Check out the list below.

• 04/03: Woman, 83 years old, resident of Limeira
• 03/18: Woman, 53 years old, resident of Limeira
• 03/19: Woman, between 70 and 79 years old, resident of Piracicaba
• 03/20: Man, 28 years old, resident of Capivari
• 03/20: Man, between 60 and 69 years old, resident of Piracicaba
• 01/04: Man, 88 years old, resident of Limeira

The main symptoms are: high fever, headache, prostration (weakness, lethargy, limpness), muscle and/or joint pain and pain behind the eyes.

In Limeira, in case of any symptoms, the advice is to seek the Emergency Care Units (UPAs) Jardim Aeroporto and Parque Hipólito, in addition to the 24-hour UPA at Abílio Pedro. These units operate from Monday to Sunday, without interruptions.

See some of the Health guidelines to avoid dengue:

• Use repellent, especially in closed places;
• Eliminate sources of standing water;
• Keep flower pots and plant dishes filled with sand to the brim;
• Store bottles with the mouth facing down;
• Always clean the pipe gutters;
• Do not throw garbage on vacant lots;
• Always place trash in closed bags;
• Keep buckets and water tanks properly covered and pools with chlorine;
• Do not let water accumulate in tires;
• Pierce aluminum cans before they are discarded to prevent water from accumulating;
• Wash bird and animal drinking fountains at least once a week;
• If you suspect the disease, immediately contact the health unit closest to your residence and never use medication yourself.