Protecting Yourself from Dengue: Essential Precautions to Keep You Safe
Use Mosquito Repellent Apply an effective mosquito repellent on exposed skin and clothing. Look for products containing DEET, picaridin, or lemon eucalyptus oil.
Wear Protective Clothing When outdoors, especially during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active, wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks, and shoes
Use Mosquito Nets Sleep under a mosquito net, especially if you live in or are traveling to areas with a high dengue risk
Keep Water Storage Clean If you store water, make sure the containers are tightly covered and cleaned regularly to prevent mosquito breeding
Seek Medical Attention If you experience symptoms like high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, joint and muscle pain, rash, or bleeding, seek medical attention promptly, as these could be signs of dengue
Community Involvement Encourage your community to practice dengue prevention measures, such as draining standing water and keeping the environment clean