Don’t guess at home whether it’s dengue or flu-get checked early: Doctors (opens original article in a new tab)

Doctors in Sri Lanka warn against self-diagnosing dengue or flu, urging early medical check-ups due to overlapping symptoms and the need for timely treatment. The health ministry has initiated a dengue control program amid rising cases.

• Sri Lanka is experiencing both dengue fever and seasonal influenza simultaneously
• Doctors advise against self-diagnosis and recommend early medical consultation for fever lasting more than two days
• The health ministry launched a three-day dengue control program in 600 high-risk areas