National Dengue Day 2024: Effective tips to avoid mosquito bites

National Dengue Day 2024: From using repellents to not allowing stagnant water around the house, here are a few ways to prevent mosquito bites.

Published on: May 15, 2024 12:39 PM IST

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National Dengue Day 2024: Every year, National Dengue Day is observed on May 16 to raise awareness about mosquito-borne disease. The common symptoms of dengue are fever, headache, nausea, joint pain and rash. Dengue happens when the mosquito acquires the virus after biting a person with dengue, and further transfers it by biting another person. The most important precaution we must take against dengue is by ensuring that we prevent mosquito bites. Here are a few tips to follow. (HT File Photo)

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When we step outside or enter a place with lots of mosquitoes, we should ensure that the maximum part of our bodies is covered in clothes. 

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The use of insect-repellent lotions can help in keeping the mosquitoes at bay. Lemon eucalyptus is one of the active ingredients in mosquito repellents. We can also use lemon eucalyptus oil. 

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The religious leaders were told about the origins of diseases like dengue, chikungunya, JES, AES, Zika, and others. (HT PHOTO)

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While mopping the floors, we can use a drop of lemongrass or citronella essential oil to ward off mosquitoes. Using repellent inside the house can also keep mosquitoes at bay.  (HT Photo)

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We can use window screens to prevent mosquitoes from getting inside. While sleeping, using a mosquito net can also prevent mosquito bites.  (Photo by Pragyan Bezbaruah on Pexels)