Dengue fever, known as break-bone fever because of the severe pain it causes, is spread by mosquitoes that bite during the day and night.
The best way to prevent mosquito bites is to avoid being outside at dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active, and to wear long sleeves, pants, and hats outdoors or when mosquito nets aren't available. Here are six simple ways to prevent dengue fever (and mosquito bites) before heading out the door.
1) Wear
long sleeves
Dengue is a
viral infection that can easily prevent with simple steps. For example, wear
long sleeves or mosquito repellent, take anti-inflammatory medication if you
have a fever or other dengue symptoms, or drink plenty of fluids to reduce
fever. The important thing is not to let your guard down because mosquitoes are
carriers of this virus that causes dengue you may visit medical pharmacy.
2) Stay
in air-conditioned places
It's the
best time of year for mosquitos. To avoid malaria symptoms, fever, infected
mosquito bites, and the dreaded dengue fever, you'll want to stay in air-conditioned
places. Lowering your temperature won't protect you from these diseases.
However, it
will reduce your fever signs. It might sound like a good idea to head outside
for a walk or jog as a form of exercise when you're suffering from high fever
symptoms, but it will make you feel worse due to dehydration caused by sweating
outdoors in the heat where mosquitoes are most active
3) Use
mosquito repellent with DEET
You can
protect yourself from mosquito diseases by using mosquito repellent with DEET
or living in an area where mosquitoes are not prevalent. Other helpful habits
include:
Using
screens on windows.
Wearing long
sleeves during sunset.
Avoiding
large crowds of people.
Sleeping
under a bed net at night.
Staying away
from floodwaters after heavy rains.
There is
also the possibility of receiving a dengue vaccine that
could prevent you from getting the virus altogether. However, it is most often
recommended for travelers or if there is an outbreak in your area. Malaria
symptoms include fever accompanied by flu-like conditions such as joint pain,
body aches, headache, chills, and sweats that may last up to two weeks before
gradually subsiding.
4) Spray insecticide on the walls inside your home
They can
spray the walls inside your home with insecticide, which will help keep
mosquitoes away. Always have a can of mosquito repellent handy for when you are
outside. Remember that the Aedes mosquito does not only bite during the day, so
be mindful of your surroundings at all times! Keeping your windows closed will
also help keep mosquitoes from getting in.
5) Plant
herbs in your garden
Mosquitoes
spread dengue
fever, so you must take precautions to keep these annoying bugs at bay.
Though some are known for keeping mosquitoes away, this list will focus on more
traditional ways of preventing dengue.
You can use
peppermint oil from the grocery store as a natural mosquito repellent. All you
need is three drops of peppermint oil on your skin as a 24-hour diet
alternative, or add seven drops in 100 ml of water and spray around your house
for an hour before bedtime.
Other simple
ingredients that act as natural mosquito repellents include lemon grass oil,
clove oil, eucalyptus leaves, or thyme plants.
6) Always
keep your windows and doors closed as much as possible
Mosquitoes
breed in stagnant water, so empty containers and remove any standing water
around your home. They also enter homes via screens, so replace any that are
torn or have holes.
Wear long-sleeved shirts when you go outside, including gloves on your hands and socks on your feet. Keep pet food inside and ensure your pets don't have no access to standing water in the yard. They are especially vulnerable because they can drink standing water, which we cannot.
Fill outdoor containers with sand instead of dirt, preventing mosquitoes from laying eggs. And finally, use an EPA-registered insect repellent according to label instructions when outdoors for an extended period.
