Reviewed by: Dr. Ritu Budania
Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.
Get rid of stagnant water in places like tires, plastic covers, flower pots, and pet water bowls to stop dengue-carrying mosquitoes from breeding.
Close windows tightly and fix screen holes to keep disease-carrying mosquitoes out. Keep windows shut from dawn to dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
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Use mosquito repellents, especially in crowded tropical areas, to prevent bites. Apply when traveling or indoors.
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Wear long clothes and closed shoes to avoid mosquito bites in areas where dengue is common.
Sleeping under a mosquito net gives extra protection from mosquito bites for you and your children.
To keep mosquitoes out, fill your room with sunlight and light camphor for 30 minutes every other day to kill pests.
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Plan outdoor trips by weather and bring mosquito repellents like creams and netted sleeping bags.
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