What is dengu? And what we have done to prequer ourself.define about this plz?
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Following tips for Prevention of Dengue fever : #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: Make sure your window and door screens do not have any holes. If so, block those areas properly to eliminate mosquitoes. #5: If someone at home is ill with dengue, try to not let the mosquitoes bite them or others in the house. #6: 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). #7: If you use a cooler remember to empty out and clean the water tray regularly, even when not in use. These tips may help reduce your risk of mosquito bites: Stay in air-conditioned or well-screened housing. It's particularly important to keep mosquitoes out at night. Reschedule outdoor activities. Avoid being outdoors at dawn, dusk and early evening, when more mosquitoes are out. Wear protective clothing. When you go into mosquito-infested areas, wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, socks and shoes. Use mosquito repellent. Permethrin can be applied to your clothing, shoes, camping gear and bed netting. Reduce mosquito habitat. The mosquitoes that carry the dengue virus typically live in and around houses, breeding in standing water that can collect in such things as used automobile tires, Cooler. Reduce the breeding habitat to lower mosquito populations. #8: Always cover your trash can or dustbin when not in use. #9: A natural method to keep mosquitoes at bay is to plant Tulsi near your window. The plant has properties that do not allow mosquitoes to breed. #10: 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.
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