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Prevention Of Dengue Fever!

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Dr. Prof. Rajendra Prasath AHomeopathy Doctor • 19 Years Exp.MD - Homeopathy - Practice of Medicine, BHMS
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General measures 
1. Personal prophylactic measures 

A. Use mosquito repellent cream, liquid, mats, etc. 
B. Wear full sleeves shirts and full pants with socks
C. Use bed net for sleeping infants and young children's to prevent mosquito bit

2. Environmental management and source reduction methods
A. Identify and eliminate mosquito breeding sources 
B. Prevent collection of water on roof tops, porticos and sunshades
C. Properly cover the stored water
D. Frequently change water in water pots, flower vases, water coolers, etc
E. Waste must be disposed properly and should not be allowed to collect 

3. Biological and chemical control
A. Use larva I or ousted fish in ornamental tank and fountain, etc
B. Use biocide or chemical larvicides for control of mosquitoes breeding
C. Aerosol space spray

4. Health education 
A. Impart knowledge to common people regarding measures to reduce vector breeding and safe guard for preventing mosquito breeding 

Homoeopathic medicine for prevention 

  • Eupatorium perforatum 200
  • Rhus tox 200 
  • Bryoniaabla 200

1 of these can be taken twice a day for 3 days as prophylaxis 

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