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What's essential is to encourage regular water intake. Dripping can only provide some
help. If there's excessive water dripping, it can lead to blood vessel ruptures. The water
inside the blood vessels will seep and spread under the skin, causing a loss of function.

Aside from pure water, certain users regularly include isotonic and alkaline beverages in their dietary
habits, believing that these beverages provide distinct benefits in dengue fever management. Moreover,
they not only consume these beverages individually but also frequently recommend them to their family
members:

Drinking a lot of 100Plus – I've been there too, dealing with dengue. Just drinking
100Plus, and God willing, it helps.

Two of my children have recently recovered from dengue fever, and one of the things
that really helped was Gatorade – it's like a local version of 100 Plus.

If your child is infected with dengue, consider giving them Kangen water to drink.

Overall, digital media, notably Facebook, empowers individuals to share a wide array of information about
local wisdom in managing public health concerns, including traditional practices and beliefs, benefiting
dengue-affected individuals and their support networks. Additionally, it offers a fresh perspective on how
communities collectively address health issues through these communication channels.

Conclusion

Dengue fever remains a persistent and pressing public health concern in Malaysia and its
neighbouring regions, demanding continuous and widespread attention from the general populace.
Within this landscape, digital media has emerged as a prominent and multifaceted platform where
individuals seek comprehensive information on strategies for prevention and control. Recognising the
pivotal role of social media as an information source, this phenomenon has opened unprecedented
avenues for research. A paramount facet that warrants meticulous investigation is the role of social media
in disseminating and amplifying local knowledge within the dynamic online communities actively
participating in discussions related to dengue fever. Consequently, the principal objective of this study is
to unearth the untapped potential of local knowledge as a pivotal input in the formulation of future
campaigns aimed at dengue prevention and control. Through a scrupulous examination of user
interactions within the expansive realm of social media, this research aspires to substantially contribute
to enhancing the efficacy of health communication processes. The resultant findings can provide
significant benefits to policymakers, health authorities, and campaign strategists, equipping them with the

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