Dos and Don’ts to prevent Dengue

Dengue is a viral fever and the virus is carried by Aedes mosquitoes. It is a largely preventable and manageable disease, doctors say, but precautions need to be taken to stay safe.

Here’s what you should (and should not) do to prevent Dengue:

Dos

• Keep the areas around your house and the drains clean

• Use mosquito repellents and nets; install screens on your doors and windows.

• Wear light-coloured full-sleeve clothes to avoid mosquito bites.

• Keep yourself hydrated throughout the day and carry water.

• Any use-and-throw utensils should be cleared and put in bins.

Don’ts

• Do not let water collect in open spaces and surroundings.

• Do not self-medicate if you have symptoms of dengue like fever and body ache.

• Do not panic. Most of the dengue patients can be cured with timely medical treatment.

• Avoid giving steroids or antibiotics to dengue patients.

• Avoid platelet transfusion unless there is an active bleeding or the platelet count is less than 10,000.

source:http://aitcofficial.org/aitc/dos-and-donts-to-prevent-dengue/