Awareness Regarding Prevention of Dengue Infection

• Preventive measures are directed towards elimination of adult mosquitoes and their larvae.

• During epidemics, aerial spraying/fogging with malathion is recommended for control of adult mosquitoes.

• Mosquito repellants to prevent bites.

• Covering body with full clothes again to prevent bites.

• Larval control measures include source reduction and use of larvicides. As Aedes aegypti mosquitoes breed in and around human dwellings and flourish in fresh water, stagnation of water in the coolers, flower pots, bathroom, kitchen, terrace, lawn and other open places should be avoided.

• Another larval control measure is introduction of larvivorous fish, namely Gambusia in ·water tanks and other water sources.

• Currently there is no vaccine or antiviral drug against dengue viral infections.