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Dengue fever, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, is a significant health concern in many tropical and subtropical regions. Preventing dengue requires consistent and collective efforts. Here's how you can significantly reduce the risk of dengue transmission.
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Empty and clean containers that hold water, such as buckets, flower pots, and birdbaths, weekly. Dengue-carrying mosquitoes breed in stagnant water.
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Use mosquito repellents containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus on exposed skin and clothing.
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Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks, and shoes when outdoors, especially during peak mosquito activity times (dawn and dusk).
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Use window and door screens to keep mosquitoes out. Sleep under mosquito nets if sleeping in areas without screens.
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Utilise mosquito coils, vaporisers, and sprays inside your home to kill mosquitoes. These products help reduce the number of mosquitoes indoors.
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Ensure the environment around your home is clean and free from waste materials that can collect water.
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Add larvicides to water storage containers to kill mosquito larvae, they're like temephos and can effectively prevent mosquito larvae from maturing into adults.
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