Dengue in the Klang Valley: what to watch for in the first three days
Cases are up sharply in Selangor and KL this year. Warning signs, why rest and fluids matter, which painkillers to avoid, and when to go straight to A&E.
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Dengue in the Klang Valley: what to watch for in the first three days
Cases are up sharply in Selangor and KL this year. Warning signs, why rest and fluids matter, which painkillers to avoid, and when to go straight to A&E.
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