After a case of Chikungunya, a second demostic operation was carried out in Toulon, this Thursday

On July 18, in the early morning, a demoustication operation took place in the Saint-Roch district following the detection of a case of Chikungunya. In addition, A second operation was Led this Thursday. Therefore, July 24the protocol of the Regional Health Agency providing for a second pass a week after the first.

According to the public operator of the Interdepartmental Agreement for the Demoustication of the Mediterranean Littoral (EID-MED). Similarly, this is the last operation of this kind in the sector unless if A new case of chikungunya is detected.

Prevent rather than cure – After case chikungunya, second demostic

Residents of the Saint-Roch district received ARS prevention flyers in their mailbox. Thus it is reminded of everyone to ensure that there is any stagnant water point. cover any reserve of water in order to prevent tiger mosquitoes, vectors of illness, to after case chikungunya, second demostic develop. Also remember to protect yourself from bites using repulsive products and wearing long clothes.

The ARS also invites to be vigilant in the face of the symptoms of Chikungunya in order to limit. its propagation as quickly as possible. Symptoms of the disease are a high fever (more than 38.5 °) which appeared suddenly associated with muscle or joint pain, or a rash, or headache. Anyone presenting these signs must consult a doctor. anyone who has had them in the past two months must contact the ARS PACA.

ARS can be alerted via phone on 04 13 55 80 00 or by email at ars-paca-alerte@ars.sante.fr