IMA EXPERT COMMITTEE STRATEGIES ON FEVER CONTROL Deliberations and Conclusions

Abstract

The present fever epidemic is the biggest in recent years and is causing considerable morbidity and mortality. The primary aim of the committee is
to ensure that there are No more deaths due to fever in the state. The four districts with maximum burden which require special attention are Trivandrum, Kollam, Kozhikode and Palakkad. Proper treatment has to be ensured to the affected individuals. Urgent mosquito control is very much required.