Sep 21, 2016 12:43 PM
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Dengue is one of the common diseases caused by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes during the monsoons. Also known as ‘break bone fever’, these mosquitoes bite during the day(as against malaria, where these parasites attack during the night time). As the common breeding grounds for mosquitoes are manmade containers and stagnant water, implementing few hygiene and sanitation measures might help to prevent the disease
1.Turn over empty pails and buckets, so that they do not collect excess water. If the container that contains water cannot be emptied, remember to cover it well when not in use.
2: Remember to clean out empty flower pots and not to over water potted plants. It is advised to not have any stagnant water around as it acts as breeding ground for the mosquitoes.
3: Apply mosquito repellents on all exposed areas, during the day as well as at night on a regular basis to prevent dengue
4.If someone at home is ill with dengue, try to not let the mosquitoes bite them or others in the house.
5: Always sleep under a mosquito net(especially small children as they sleep during the day and hence, the chance of mosquito bite is high during this time).
6.Always cover your trash can or dustbin when not in use.
7.Using camphor as a repellent also works wonders. Light camphor in a room and close all the doors and windows. Leave it this way for about fifteen to twenty minutes to have a mosquito free environment.
