The fever is gone — why stay careful

The three phases of dengue

1. Fever (the first 2–7 days): high fever, body aches, pain behind the eyes
2. Critical (24–48 hours after the fever falls): fluid can leak out of the blood vessels
3. Recovery: appetite returns, strength returns slowly

In the critical phase a person can look better while fluid is being lost inside the body. That is why daily check-ins and blood tests matter so much in these days.

Read "Dengue warning signs" to know what to look for. If in doubt, do not wait — call 999.