How to protect yourself from dengue during travelling
Adult are at risk of of getting dengue during travelling from one place to another. Dengue is caused by the bite of aedes aegypti mosquito.
At home we have mosquito nets, mosquito coils , mosquito repellent but these luxury are not present with us during travelling time. Not letting mosquito bite you is the only way you can protect yourself from getting this fatal disease. Although it is is not possible to entirely protect oneself from mosquito bites but the good news is that all mosquitoes can not cause dengue.
By following certain precautions during travelling can significantly reduce the chances of getting dengue.
Each year around 400 million people are affected from dengue.
Let's explore these precautions that we must follow during travelling time so that we don't get this fatal disease.
1. Know the area you are going to :-
It is always very prudent to know about the area you are about to go. You should Google the fact weather the area is dengue affected region or not. It somehow that area comes under their dengue affected region , then you can prepare for the situation.
You can carry your own mosquito net , mosquito repellent and clothes which cover your whole body.
2. Use clothes which cover your whole body :-
Since you have now researched about the place you are going to and you definitely know that it is Dengue affected region.
In this situation your focus should be on carrying clothes which covers your whole body and leaves no part exposed for mosquito to bite in.
3. Keep your surrounding dry and clean :-
Avoid areas with standing water especially at times of high mosquito activity like dawn and dusk.
4. Keep your Windows closed :-
When you reach your destination prime focus should be on preventing mosquito come into your room.
Make sure Windows and doors are closed to avoid letting mosquitoes into enclosed spaces.
5. Always have a backup plan :-
even after taking so many precaution if you somehow gets infected with Dengue you should rush to doctor hospital without wasting your time.
Follow these simple steps and we can guarantee you that you will extract the maximum out of your travelling.
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