Written by: Deepa
28 July 2025
While the rains break the heat, they also increase the possibility of dengue.
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Follow these preventive tips that are based on scientific information to keep you and your family safe.
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Aedes mosquitoes breed in any stagnant water; pots, buckets, coolers, flower vases or puddles. Unless you empty or cover these containers weekly, you will increase the likelihood of Aedes mosquito exposure.
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Apply insect repellents containing DEET 20 - 30%, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus on exposed skin, especially at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
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Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks, and closed shoes to minimize mosquito bites. Light-coloured, breathable fabrics are best worn when mosquitoes are at their peak.
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Install fine mesh screens on windows and doors and ensure holes are repaired. Sleep or rest indoors under a mosquito net at all times, especially during the day.
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Communicate with your neighbors and local authorities to report and remove possible breeding locations. Participating in community clean-up activities will lessen the spread of dengue disease.
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Be aware of early symptoms such as high fever, headache, retro-orbital pain, myalgica, rash, nausea—then seek medical assistance as soon as possible.
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This monsoon season, use all available habits to decrease the risk of dengue: get rid of standing water, use chemical (repellent), wear protective clothing, screen living environments, and support community initiatives.
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