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India observes National Dengue Day on 16 May each year to raise awareness about dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral infection that poses significant public health challenges. The 2025 theme, "Dengue Prevention: Our Responsibility for a Safer Tomorrow," underscores the importance of collective action in combating the disease.
The infection is caused by the dengue virus, which spreads to humans through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, primarily Aedes aegypti.
Once bitten, symptoms usually appear within 4 to 10 days. Common signs include high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, nausea, vomiting, swollen glands, ski...