#HealthBytes: Tips to help prevent dengue fever
The unexpected rain showers and unhygienic surroundings may make you prone to getting bitten by the dengue mosquito, thereby causing dengue fever. However, good news is that with simple preventive measures and hygiene promoting practices, the risk of catching dengue fever can be done away with. Here are some simple tips to help you steer clear of the risk of getting dengue fever.
Avoid water stagnation; Apply mosquito repellent lotions; Block unnecessary openings
1) Make sure to turn empty pots and buckets upside down to prevent water to unnecessarily accumulate and stagnate. In case emptying isn't possible, make sure to cover them well. 2) Apply mosquito repellent creams and lotions on exposed areas of your body to avoid getting bitten. 3) Also block any openings or holes in your windows and door screens.
About using a mosquito net; Emptying coolers and covering bins
4) Always use a mosquito net while sleeping, to minimize the risk of getting bitten and catching dengue fever. 5) Regularly empty any standing water in your coolers, and always use clean, fresh water for refilling. 6) Also, keep your dustbins, or any other trash containers well covered to ensure safety.
Natural, simple hacks to keep dengue risk at bay
7) One natural way to keep mosquitoes away is to grow a tulsi plant near your windows, as it helps avoid mosquitoes from breeding. 8) Another way to naturally protect yourself from catching dengue fever is by lighting camphor in your bedroom, and keeping it that way for good 15-20 minutes. In the end, stay safe and healthy.
