How can dengue fever be prevented?
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The best way to prevent dengue fever is to limit your exposure to mosquitoes and the areas where the virus is common. While there currently is not a vaccine for dengue fever, a vaccine may be available in the near future.
World travelers and those who live in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Latin America and other tropical and sub-tropical places are more likely to be infected by dengue fever. While in an area affected by the dengue virus, it is important to protect yourself by using mosquito repellent, wearing full coverage clothing, and taking steps to reduce the mosquito population around you. Ways to reduce mosquito exposure are to stay in air-conditioned lodging, make use of mosquito netting, and reduce the amount of standing water in and around your lodging.
The best way to prevent dengue fever is to limit your exposure to mosquitoes and the areas where the virus is common. While there currently is not a vaccine for dengue fever, a vaccine may be available in the near future. World travelers and... More -
The primary prevention measure against dengue fever is mosquito control, primarily by eliminating locations where mosquitoes lay eggs, such as standing water in artificial containers. Drums to collect rainwater or to store drinking water and objects likely to collect and hold rainwater (such as discarded automobile tires) should be covered or properly processed. Pet dishes and flower vases should have the water changed weekly to remove eggs.
Use of air conditioning or window and door screens will reduce indoor mosquito risk.
Use of mosquito repellents [containing 20-30% DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide)] on skin and clothing can provide 6-8 hours of protection against mosquito bites.
Wear long sleeves and long pants for additional protection.
If a household member has dengue fever, take extra precautions to prevent mosquitoes from biting the infected person and other household members. These measures would include sleeping under mosquito netting, eliminating indoor mosquitoes as much as possible, and wearing mosquito repellent.
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The primary prevention measure against dengue fever is mosquito control, primarily by eliminating locations where mosquitoes lay eggs, such as standing water in artificial containers. Drums to collect rainwater or to store drinking water and... More
