The Hindu 16.03.2013
“Keep environment free from mosquitoes”
Ensure cleanliness in accordance with health standards to prevent diseases, S. Madhumathi, Commissioner of Corporation, said.
People should keep the environment free from mosquitoes, she said at an awareness programme on dengue fever and rabies organised by Tuticorin Corporation in association with the Department of Zoology at St. Mary’s College here on Friday.
The Commissioner said they had to shoulder several responsibilities to generate awareness among residents of maintenance of cleanliness at public dwellings and surroundings to prevent any outbreak of diseases. With a total populace of 3,40,000 under Tuticorin Corporation limits, she said people should cooperate with the officials to maintain cleanliness.
S. Saravanan, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Government Medical College Hospital, Tuticorin, said dogbite victims should wash the bitten spot with water for 15 minutes and consult doctor immediately for vaccination. The victim should take four painless injections, which could be availed at Government Hospitals and state government has set aside sufficient funds to maintain adequate stock of rabies medicine, he said.
