1. Search and destroy possible breeding places of dengue-causing mosquitoes like flower pots, vases, discarded plastic bags, bottles, old tires, cans, earthen jars, coconut husks, roof gutters, water drums, and other containers that might hold clean stagnant water. Preventing dengue can be easier achieved by doing your part in keeping the environment clean. Change water in vases frequently. Make sure all water containers are kept covered.
2. Self-protection measures include wearing long sleeves or long pants. It is also best to avoid dark-colored clothes like dark shades of blue and black, as dark clothing has been observed to attract mosquitoes. Apply mosquito repellant on the skin to deter mosquito bites. Mosquito repellant lotions and liquid sprays are available on the market; however, parents are cautioned against using strong repellants on small children because of potentially harsh chemicals. There are organic mosquito repellant alternatives such as all-natural citronella bug spray. You can also use mosquito coils, electric vapour mats and mosquito spray during the daytime. Screens and mosquito nets are also good deterrents against mosquitoes.
3. Seek early consultation because dengue is crucial. See a doctor immediately if you show early signs and symptoms of dengue.
4. Say no to indiscriminate fogging. In the past, fogging was considered as a temporary solution against dengue-carrying mosquitoes. At present, fogging is only advisable and recommended when outbreaks and epidemics are positively determined in a particular area. Fogging can only kill the adult infected mosquito; it cannot get rid of the larvae, locally known as kiti-kiti. Indiscriminate fogging will only drive away other mosquitoes to other places to find new breeding grounds.
Source: www.thepoc.net (health and wellness/dengue awareness)
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