Tag: dengue fever

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14 August 2026
Malaysia

Private Hospitals See Rise In Dengue Fever Admissions

Admissions to private hospitals for dengue fever have jumped this year, similar to public hospitals. APHM advises the public to seek early consultation for high fever, severe headache, joint/muscle pain, or rash, to prevent serious dengue complications.
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15 November 2024
Malaysia

Why Malaysians Choose To Invest In Dengue Vaccination

Malaysians say dengue vaccination is worth the value, describing it as an "investment" to protect themselves and their children, and to prevent loss of work productivity. Four-day hospitalisation for dengue can cost more than RM7,500.
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18 September 2024
Malaysia

It’s Not ‘Just Dengue’ When It Lasts For Months

Severe dengue can take a heavy toll on your health, and some suffer even more with post-dengue syndrome that can linger for months or more. A recovering patient and Dr Shanthi Ratnam, consultant physician and intensivist, shed some light on this lesser-known phenomenon.
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14 June 2024
Letter

Zero Dengue Deaths Is Everyone’s Duty — DPAM

Ahead of World Dengue Day and ASEAN Dengue Day tomorrow, Dengue Prevention Advocacy Malaysia (DPAM) highlights the need for a mindset shift, urging everyone to take charge of dengue prevention within their community.