Vitamin C versus the dengue virus

MANILA, Philippines -  From January to the first week of June this year, 42,207 incidents of dengue with 193 fatal cases have been recorded.  DOH Asec. Enrique Tayag also recently brought to light another mosquito-borne health threat called Chikungunya, which carries the dengue symptoms of fever and pin rashes, but with the additional symptom of “bending” due to acute joint pains. “It is not new to the country, as we have had cases reported back in 2009 in Cagayan de Oro and Davao. It used to be carried solely by the indoor Aedes Aegypti mosquito, which was the carrier for dengue.”

The Department of Health campaign suggests keeping the surroundings clean, in an effort to eradicate the virus-carrying mosquitoes. A new campaign is being spearheaded by the DOH, which reinforces the 4 o’clock habit called Stop, Look, and Listen — where “Stop” means dropping outdoor activities from 4 p.m. onwards as dengue-carrying mosquitoes are most active at this time; “Look” which stands for conducting  “search and destroy” activities for mosquito-breeding habitats such as empty flowerpots, old tires, and uncovered buckets; while “Listen” is for being alert for DOH’s latest updates or announcements regarding dengue.

Another way to good health to help fight dengue as well as other diseases is to make good nutrition a priority.  Taking Vitamin C such as Poten-Cee works to strengthen the immune system, working to build up those white blood cells to fight off the threat of viral and bacterial infections. As an immunity-booster, it can help the body ward off diseases such as flu, colds, dengue, and other communicable infections.

Poten-Cee offers full protection for the whole family, with a range of Vitamin C formats  —drops, syrups, chewable tablets, sugar-coated tablets, sugar-free tablets, and Forte 1,000mg tablets with time-release — suited for the supplementation needs of children and adults. It is convenient to take, and a dose of Poten-Cee every day will help ensure your whole family’s protection against common health threats, particularly during the dengue season.