The Most Common Causes of Dengue Fever, Symptoms and Treatment

After knowing the causes of dengue fever, symptoms and how to treat it, it is important to understand how to prevent it. There are various efforts that can be done to prevent dengue fever, namely:

1. Children aged 9-16 years should be vaccinated against dengue, 3 times 6 months apart.

2. Eradicating mosquito nests by using two insecticide fumes or fogging at a distance of 1 week.

3. Drain water reservoirs, such as bathtubs, at least every week.

4. Close the water reservoir tightly.

5. Recycle goods that have the potential to become a breeding ground for the Aedes aegypti mosquito.

6. Set sufficient light in the house.

7. Install anti -mosquito wire in the house ventilation.

8. Sprinkle larvicide powder (abate) on water reservoirs that are difficult to drain.

9. Use mosquito nets while sleeping.

10. Plant mosquito repellent plants.

11. Stop the habit of hanging clothes.

12. Avoid areas prone to infection.

13. Wear loose clothing.

14. Use an anti-mosquito cream containing N-diethylmetatoluamide (DEET), but do not use DEET on children under 2 years.

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