lego\" post_id=\"2089559\" time=\"1669173181\" user_id=\"11821:

It is a live attenuated vaccine
it’s weakened but not killed
Not suitable for those with weaker immune system, pregnant women

Those without prior infection can’t take the vaccine as it may increase the risk of severe infection if he gets infected later

https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/development-of-dengue-vaccines-or-drugs-that-may-become-viable-for-public-consumption

bonanana20\" post_id=\"2088804\" time=\"1668480538\" user_id=\"194696:

Is dengvaxia totally safe if you've had dengue before? I think it's no good if you haven't yet right? It's dangerous?

chenlaoshi\" post_id=\"2071538\" time=\"1656047763\" user_id=\"162894:

LNW,

I think I'll find out more about it first. Today was the first time I knew of its existence. The medication guide mentioned that there will be \"3 injections of 0.5 mL each at 6-month intervals\" but didn't seem to state how long the protection will last (although Google search results say it's \"at least 6 years\"). I wonder for the definition \"had a previous dengue virus infection\", does how long ago one previously got infected matters.

Generally, I think it will be advisable for me to do so, esp. since the peak dengue season is supposedly from June to October. I'm planning to go for blood donation in the coming 1 or 2 weeks so I guess if I do, it will definitely be after the donation.

Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=\"2071535\" time=\"1656046826\" user_id=\"195250:[quote=\"Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=2071535 time=1656046826 user_id=195250]
老师，
Are you going to take the vaccine Dengvaxia?[/quote]

chenlaoshi\" post_id=\"2071503\" time=\"1656040998\" user_id=\"162894:

Just found out from this FB post that there's a vaccine called Dengvaxia, that is used to help protect against dengue disease in people aged 6 to 45 years who have had a previous dengue virus infection.

Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=\"2071081\" time=\"1655793580\" user_id=\"195250:[quote=\"Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=2071081 time=1655793580 user_id=195250]
I think those near construction sites (for the JRL) like my areas is even worse [/quote]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2071079\" time=\"1655792933\" user_id=\"43981:

Maybe those near landed property areas hotter zone? I think our side ok.

Estéema\" post_id=\"2071043\" time=\"1655739755\" user_id=\"66413:

Think we’ve just got to be extra vigilant & careful, not slacking irrespective of other pandemic nor depend on just past statistics alone. Seems this year’s dengue started earlier due to the changes in world weather & might not end so soon.

My area was in yellow zone but within a month, it’s now in red zone classification.

I’m anticipating & hope the authorities will release more Wolbachia.

Just today, a frd was worried abt going to the park in case she encounters “dengue mozzies”. I was trying to explain to her dengue happens when any aedes mosquito bit on a dengue infected person & bit next victim & as they draw the next victim’s blood, the dengue virus gets into the bloodstream of the 2nd victim. We can nvr tell which mozzie had just bitten a dengue sufferer prior to our encounter with the ‘pest’.

chenlaoshi\" post_id=\"2071039\" time=\"1655737380\" user_id=\"162894:

... - if only we can be immune against dengue after getting it once... sigh. It was great that you were vigilant - sometimes the warning signs are really not telling. From what I saw in the video, we are supposed to be approaching the peak season now, yet the numbers so far this year is already alarming - really need to be careful, let the focus on Covid take over our alertness over dengue.

Nebbermind\" post_id=\"2070975\" time=\"1655696632\" user_id=\"15571:

Yeah, it's a case of 经一事，长一智 for me - know what symptoms to look out for while advising friends/relatives now.

There was major construction works going on (expansion of PIE) at where I was living previously and there weren't banners informing about the classification of clusters back then.

The red spots became visible pretty late for me and were not obvious. I felt some ache in joints back then too.

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2070977\" time=\"1655696763\" user_id=\"3:[quote=ChiefKiasu post_id=2070977 time=1655696763 user_id=3]:yikes: Goodness.

I just stayed home with panadol and hibernated until the fever was gone. I don't remember any \"special\" medicine they gave me. In fact, I think when they diagnosed it, they just gave me the 5-day (? I don't remember how long) MC and kicked me out asap (yeah... I've experienced what a COVID patient would experience, long before).

I think when I die, my epitaph would read \"He died clutching a bottle of panadol\"

Estéema\" post_id=\"2070991\" time=\"1655701752\" user_id=\"66413:

Oh wow! I didn’t realized u’ve gone thro so much. Good thing u sought medical help at A&E. Loosing blood profusely is indeed life threatening!

You’ll hv to monitor yourself & check yourself in for medical assistance if ever u get ano dengue attack. The reason being as we get older, we might hv accumulated some health conditions that becomes pre-existing & a dengue attack will weaken yr system & its potentially life threatening when the virus attack yr bloodstream.

I can see DS being young, recovered faster than DH. So, both pre-existing conditions & age does play a big part in rebounding fr illnesses, IMO.

chenlaoshi\" post_id=\"2070961\" time=\"1655692814\" user_id=\"162894:

I doc-hopped cos of on-off fever, thinking it was because the medicine wasn't working. :oops: Then one night, I nose-bleed profusely and went to A&E. I was confined to bed for those 5 days cos any fall and further loss of blood would be fatal.

Nebbermind\" post_id=\"2070979\" time=\"1655696966\" user_id=\"15571:

you don't have to go for scheduled blood test? I remember one of my friends ad to pop into polyclinic for blood test

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2070977\" time=\"1655696763\" user_id=\"3:

:yikes: Goodness.

I just stayed home with panadol and hibernated until the fever was gone. I don't remember any \"special\" medicine they gave me. In fact, I think when they diagnosed it, they just gave me the 5-day (? I don't remember how long) MC and kicked me out asap (yeah... I've experienced what a COVID patient would experience, long before).

I think when I die, my epitaph would read \"He died clutching a bottle of panadol\"

chenlaoshi\" post_id=\"2070961\" time=\"1655692814\" user_id=\"162894:

I doc-hopped cos of on-off fever, thinking it was because the medicine wasn't working. :oops: Then one night, I nose-bleed profusely and went to A&E. I was confined to bed for those 5 days cos any fall and further loss of blood would be fatal.

chenlaoshi\" post_id=\"2070961\" time=\"1655692814\" user_id=\"162894:

I doc-hopped cos of on-off fever, thinking it was because the medicine wasn't working. :oops: Then one night, I nose-bleed profusely and went to A&E. I was confined to bed for those 5 days cos any fall and further loss of blood would be fatal.

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2070870\" time=\"1655603444\" user_id=\"3:

Thank goodness you are ok. And it's been almost 9 years since I wrote that message They have been fogging my condo once every week, and I think mosquitoes don't like me anymore since I hardly see them :xedfingers:

chenlaoshi\" post_id=\"2070861\" time=\"1655570349\" user_id=\"162894:

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My encounter with dengue fever was almost 2 decades ago - was hospitalized for 5 days due to extremely low platelet count. Do stay vigilant and watch out for relevant symptoms if feeling unwell.
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