Protect Yourself From Dengue

: Admin : 2022-10-27

An increase in dengue fever cases has been seen in various sections of the country, causing anxiety among many individuals. Dengue fever may induce a variety of illnesses. The danger of dengue fever rises as a result of mosquito breeding grounds formed by water collected in different areas during the monsoon. Dengue fever is characterized by high temperature, rash, joint stiffness, and muscle soreness.

Avoiding mosquito bites is one of the most effective ways to treat dengue.

Dengue fever symptoms, prevention, and treatment

Anyone infected with dengue fever may get a skin rash, severe headache, high fever, vomiting, nausea, and aching muscles and joints.

All water storage containers should have an appropriate lid.

Coolers and other small containers containing water, such as plastic containers, flower vases, buckets, and old vehicle tyres, should be emptied at least once a week.

During the day, you may use spray to keep mosquitos away.

During the rainy season, dress in garments that protect your arms and legs.

If you sleep during the day, use mosquito netting and repellents.

If the fever continues, the patient should be tested for dengue. A high-fluid diet and prescription drugs should be utilized after a diagnosis. Dengue symptoms should be treated with paracetamol or acetaminophen. According to specialists, NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines)  should be avoided.

Method of protection

Reduce Your Exposure to Mosquito Bites

Your best option would be to avoid acquiring dengue in the first place by minimizing your risk of being bitten by any mosquito, not just those carrying dengue. There are several techniques to drastically lower your chances of being bitten by a mosquito. One is to appropriately cover up. Dress in long-sleeved clothing and cover your legs with slacks, salwars, leggings, jeggings, stockings, or sarees. The less exposed skin you have, the less likely you are to get bitten by a mosquito. Watch your footwear since exposed sandals invite mosquitoes to bite you.

Know When to Be Extra Vigilant

Dengue-transmitting mosquitoes are most active two hours after dawn and two hours before dusk. Because these mosquitoes are unable to distinguish between daylight and artificial light, they have been observed to attack individuals at night in certain well-lit regions. Cover all of your windows with a thin net screen if feasible. Then you may enjoy the morning sun without worry of contracting dengue. It will provide you with natural light and fresh air throughout day and night. If you live on the top level of a building or home, you may want to consider installing a transparent skylight in places other than the bedroom/s where you require both seclusion and darkness while sleeping.

Consider using a UV light:

There isn't much you can do to keep individuals from entering or leaving your home. You also can't keep the entrance door shut all the time. As a result, you may install a UV light above or near the entryway where no people are likely to come into contact with the ultraviolet rays. However, any insect, not only mosquitos, that flies within the rays' range will be destroyed.

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