eLesson Special Today (14/8/07) - Let's Fight Dengue!

Today we will find out about Dengue Fever and what we can do to prevent it.

Activity 1 - 5 minutes

What is Dengue Fever?

This is where you will find out

1. What causes Dengue Fever?
2. What are the symptoms?
3. How is Dengue Fever transmitted?

Click on the link below
http://www.pqms.moh.gov.sg/apps/fcd_faqmain.aspx?qst=2fN7e274RAp%2bbUzLdEL%2fmJu3ZDKARR3p5Nl92FNtJidBD5aoxNkn9rR%2fqal0IQplImz2J6bJxLTsOxaRS3Xl53fcQushF2hTzrn1PirzKnZhujU%2f343A5TwKDLTU0ml2TfH7cKB%2fJRT7PPvlAlopeq%2f%2be2n%2bmrW%2bZ%2fJts8OXGBjRP3hd0qhSL4A%2bSPXD1IfSFokODp5uFhQl251w7kUnN7D2nmXYwoBTshLnrWNUC0VlzN03X6V00A%3d%3d


Activity 2 - 10 minutes

All about the Aedes Mosquitos.

Click on the link below to find out more about the Aedes Mosquitos.
http://www.dengue.gov.sg/subject.asp?id=12


Activity 3 - 10 minutes


Breeding grounds and how to wipe them out!

Do your part in the mozzie wipeout. Understand the breeding habitats and put a stop to Aedes Mosquitos breeding.

http://www.dengue.gov.sg/subject.asp?id=100 (Common breeding grounds)

http://app.nea.gov.sg/cms/htdocs/article.asp?pid=675 (Prevention tips to stop the breeding)

http://www.springview-rc.org.sg/ (10 minutes Mozzie Wipeout)

http://www.dengue.gov.sg/images/materials/tv_english.avi (Commercial)



Activity 4 - 5 minutes

Hotspots in Singapore

Click on the link below to find out where are the dengue hotspots in Singapore
http://app.nea.gov.sg/cms/htdocs/category_sub.asp?cid=239

Activity 5 - 20 minutes

Time to spread the news on how to stop Dengue Fever!

Tell your friends or relatives the following

a. What is dengue fever?

b. How is it transmitted?

c. What are Aedes Mosquitos and where do they commonly breed?

d. What can we do to stop the breeding of Aedes Mosquitos?

Here is what you have to do.

1. Create a simple Powerpoint slideshow (about 4 slides) and attach it in an email which you will send out to your friends or relatives. (Note: you can send to more than one recipient)

2. Write a postcard to a friend or a relative.

The campaign does not stop here! Spread the news to as many people as you can about the dangers of dengue and how to protect themselves.

Remember: If they breed, you will bleed!