Prevent Dengue this monsoon

Chola MS cares deeply for its employees’ health and wellness. Given the onslaught of the monsoon, the chances of dengue are higher. In 2013 alone, there were as many as 55,000 reported cases of dengue. Fully preventable and avoidable, Dengue can be kept at bay with some simple measures. To help create awareness, Cholamandalam MS General Insurance has put up awareness posters around its office spaces for its employees’ benefit.

Dengue is caused by the Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes, and tends to spread through water, garbage and sewage. Simple acts like covering all water containers, washing your hands and legs, wearing closed footwear while walking on the roads during the monsoon, using mosquito repellant creams and even avoiding storing water for too long can keep dengue at bay.The poster below will give you a better idea about Dengue and its prevention and symptoms.  Factsheet_dengue-01

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