Other Ways to Prevent Dengue Fever
Use of Mosquito Repellant
Use of mosquito repellent creams will also help prevent mosquito bite. It’s important for you to use a good repellant, which contains at least 10 percent concentration of diethyltoluamide (DEET) [6] or a higher concentration for longer lengths of exposure. Also, permethrin can also be applied to your clothes, shoes, and bed nets as a form of repellent from mosquitoes.
Use of Mosquito Traps and Nets
Use of mosquito nets can help avoid mosquito bite, however, it is best that the net is treated with insecticide. If not the mosquito might be able to bite through it. The insecticide will help kill mosquitos and other insects.
Doors and Windows Screens
Installation of certain structural barriers like screens or net can help keep mosquitos out.
Other steps to take in order to avoid mosquito bite include; abstaining from being outside at certain periods such as dawn, dusk, and early evening. Also, you should know that heavy scented soaps and perfumes may attract mosquitos.
Conclusion
Dengue fever can be fatal which is why it is important that you immediately see your doctor if you start to experience any of its symptoms. Even though there is no specific vaccine for the illness, being under your doctor’s watch would help make treatment easier.
Reference:
[1] http://webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/yellow-fever-symptoms-treatment
[2] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/10880-fever
[3] https://www.medicinenet.com/vomiting/symptoms.htm
[4] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/low-blood-pressure/symptoms-causes/syc-20355465
[5] https://www.drugs.com/acetaminophen.html
[6] http://sciencedirect.com/topics/pharmacology-toxicology-and-pharmaceutical-science/diethyltoluamide