6 Ways To Protect Yourself From Dengue
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Image Credit: Getty Dengue is a vector-borne infection which may cause symptoms like high fever, pain behind eyes, fatigue, vomiting and skin rashes.
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Image Credit: Getty Since prevention is better than cure, here are some preventive measures to protect you from dengue
No stagnant water
Image Credit: Unsplash Make sure that there is no stagnant water like unattended buckets, coolers, flower pots in and around your house as this is where mosquitoes breed.
Shut doors and windows
Image Credit: Unsplash Keep all doors and windows shut during the morning and late-evening hours as this is when mosquitoes fly in.
Wear proper clothing
Image Credit: Pexels While going outside during the day, you must keep your arms, legs and feet covered because this is the time when mosquitoes are active.
Use mosquito repellents
Image Credit: iStock Apply a mosquito repellent on these exposed parts of your skin. You can even apply neem oil or coconut oil right before you go to sleep.
Keep mosquitoes Away
Image Credit: Unsplash You can get the house sprayed regularly, keep a tulsi plant outside your home and also use camphor for this purpose.
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Image Credit: Unsplash Just light a piece of camphor and let it burn for 15-20 minutes. The fumes will keep mosquitoes at bay or keep neem leaves inside the house.
Home-made garlic spray
Image Credit: Unsplash Crush a few garlic cloves, boil it in some water and spray this solution all over. The pungent smell of the garlic will drive away all the mosquitoes.
Treat On time
Image Credit: Getty Dengue fever needs urgent medical care and timely treatment. If you show any of the symptoms, contact your doctor to diagnose it at the earliest.
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