Ways to Prevent Diseases Caused by Mosquito Bites

After recognizing several types of mosquitoes and their dangers to health, you certainly need to know how to prevent disease caused by mosquito bites. There are several ways to prevent disease from mosquito bites, namely:

– Install mosquito nets on windows, close doors, or use mosquito nets when sleeping.

– Use mosquito repellent lotions that contain DEET or picaridin. You can also use natural mosquito repellent ingredients, such as lemon-eucalyptus, lemongrass, and lavender flowers.

– Wear long sleeves, long pants, socks and shoes when outside.

– Limit outdoor activities when it is dark, which is when mosquitoes are most active.

– Also make sure you don’t give space for mosquitoes to breed. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in stagnant water, for example in buckets, trash cans and used tires. Carry out the Eradication of Mosquito Nests (PSN), namely by draining, closing and recycling water reservoirs. If necessary, also sprinkle larvicide (abate powder) in that place.

To prevent disease transmission by certain types of mosquitoes, you can also be injected with certain vaccines. While the treatment of diseases caused by mosquitoes is usually non-specific. The doctor will only give medicines to relieve accompanying symptoms, such as fever and joint pain, and keep an eye on complications that may arise.