How to avoid Dengue fever for practical life

 

How to avoid Dengue fever?

To avoid Dengue fever' it's important to take measures to prevent mosquito bites and eliminate mosquito breeding sites.

Use mosquito repellents" Apply mosquito repellents containing DEET' picaridin' or oil of lemon eucalyptus to exposed skin and clothing. 

Wear protective clothing" When you,re in areas with a high risk of Dengue fever, wear long-sleeved shirts' long pants and socks' and shoes to minimize exposed skin.

Stay in screened or air-conditioned accommodations" Sleep in rooms with properly fitted screens or air-conditioned rooms to keep mosquitoes out.

Avoid peak mosquito activity" Mosquitoes that transmit Dengue fever are most active during early morning and late afternoon

Eliminate mosquito breeding sites" Mosquitoes that carry the Dengue virus breed in standing water. Regularly empty and clean' or cover containers that can hold water' such as flower pots' buckets' tires' and bird baths. Ensure that drains' gutters' and other water channels are free of debris and flow properly.

Support community efforts" Participate in community-based mosquito control programs' such as source reduction and insecticide spraying' to reduce mosquito populations.

Stay informed" Stay updated on Dengue fever outbreaks or high-risk areas through local health authorities or the World Health Organization (WHO). Follow their recommendations and guidelines to protect yourself.

If you experience symptoms such as high fever' severe headache' joint and muscle pain' rash' or bleeding' seek medical attention immediately' as these could be signs of Dengue fever.