8 things to do if you are in a dengue outbreak area
(Baonghean.vn) - If you are living and working in an area where dengue fever is spreading, the best way to prevent the disease is to kill mosquitoes, larvae/wigglers and prevent mosquito bites.
5 simple yet effective tips to repel mosquitoes on rainy days
(Baonghean.vn) - During the rainy days, mosquitoes are rampant in your house, making it difficult for you to deal with them. Below are 5 simple but extremely effective ways to repel mosquitoes for your reference.
Dengue fever is a disease caused by the Dengue virus. The Aedes mosquito is the main vector. It transmits the virus from an infected person to a healthy person when it sucks the victim's blood.
Along with the rapid increase in new urban areas, hot and humid weather conditions with heavy rain occurring over a wide area are favorable factors for mosquitoes to move and thrive, increasing the possibility of more dengue fever outbreaks.
Especially in places where the epidemic is currently at its peak, the risk of contracting the disease is very high for residents living in this area. Therefore, to prevent the disease for yourself, your family and society, you need to do the following 8 things if you are in a place where dengue fever is breaking out:
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| Mosquito shelters and breeding grounds need to be eliminated. Illustration: Internet |
1. Limit outdoor activities, especially in areas with epidemics. Do not go out early in the morning or at dusk because this is when there are the most mosquitoes.
2. If you are in an area with an outbreak, you should take care to avoid mosquito bites by wearing long-sleeved clothing and socks.
3. Use mosquito spray, however, avoid overusing it.
4. Always keep your house clean and dry; avoid keeping objects that collect water in the house because these objects can become an ideal environment for mosquitoes to breed.
5. Draw the curtains before going to bed.
6. Cover all water containers to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs.
7. Clean up the environment, collect and destroy waste items in and around the house such as bottles, butter tubes, coconut shells, old tires, broken cups, bowls..., turn water containers upside down when not in use.
8. Actively support and coordinate with local authorities and health authorities in chemical spraying to prevent and control epidemics.
4 stages and symptoms of dengue fever
(Baonghean.vn) - Dengue fever can develop in a complex manner in 4 stages or less. Patients need to have a basic understanding of the symptoms and stages of the disease to be able to differentiate, monitor, cooperate in treatment or seek timely medical assistance.
