00:00And well, did you know that every year millions of Indians are affected by dengue, a tiny mosquito but one
00:07that can have devastating consequences for an entire family.
00:10Dengue is not just another fever, it is a serious disease that can cause high fever, severe body pain, a
00:17dangerous drop in platelet count, hospitalization and in some cases even become life-threatening.
00:23Children, senior citizens and those with weakened immunity are especially vulnerable.
00:27What makes dengue particularly concerning is that the mosquito responsible for spreading it does not breed in distant forests or
00:35remote areas, in fact it thrives right around our homes, in coolers, flowerpots, balconies and any other place where clean
00:42water is allowed to stagnate.
00:44Which means the fight against dengue begins at home but this is not a battle that can be won by
00:49one individual or one family or an institution alone.
00:53To defeat dengue, the entire nation must come together with this result today on World Dengue Day, All Out and
01:00India Today have launched a nationwide public awareness movement, South Laringate Dengue Say.
01:06Through this campaign, we will bring credible information, expert advice and simple prevention measures to households across the country.
01:13And remember a few simple steps that can go a long way in protecting your family, do not allow water
01:19to collect in or around your home, change the water in coolers and flowerpots regularly, take extra care to protect
01:28children and senior citizens from mosquito bites and use mosquito repellents and vaporizers regularly to help keep your home protected.
01:36Because when every home stays alert, Dengue loses its chance to spread.
01:41Join the All Out and India Today campaign in this collective fight, South Laringate Dengue Say.
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