MANGALDAN—Sixty-five dengue cases and average of three to five sore eyes cases were recorded daily by the municipal health office (MHO).

Ofelia Rivera, municipal health officer, said the dengue cases increased from 63 for the whole year of 2014 to 65 from January to August this year.

“We are addressing this through our misting operations and free consultation daily”, said Rivera.

One suspected death from dengue was reported but Rivera said the case is still being verified.
Meanwhile, the MHO has been alarmed by the increasing number of sore eyes cases in the town as well.

“There were no cases of sore eyes last year but this year starting July, there are three to five cases visiting our facility daily”, said Rivera.
She clarified sore eyes could also be prevalent during cold season and not only during summer.

Meanwhile, Rivera busted myths on curing sore eyes with morning dew, breast milk or the act of pulling the ear to stop the virus.

“These are myths and rituals that do not have scientific proofs, and worse, putting morning dew in the eye might actually irritate the eye because the plant might have dust particles”, said Rivera.

She added the best way to cure sore eyes is to seek medical attention for the right medicine or eye drop appropriate for the case.

Rivera also said proper personal hygiene especially proper hand washing helps keep the viruses away and spreading. (Hilda Austria)

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