PRICELESS TAKE ONE!
JCMFanpage juancitymarket Vol. 9 No. 08 August 2019
Marikina City
Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease. Its prevention is therefore as simple as preventing mosquito bites. Many health organizations suggest the following to protect yourself from dengue: 1. Wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants to lower the chances of being bitten by dengue-carrying mosquitoes. For kids, ensure that they wear clothes that cover as much skin as possible especially when they are going outside to play. 2. Use mosquito-repellent machines and skin-friendly mosquito repellants like DEET
and IR3535. Likewise you should treat clothes with repellents. 3. Cover water sources or keep changing the water. Avoid areas with standing water, especially at times of high mosquito activity like dawn and dusk. 4. Make sure windows and doors screens are closed to avoid allowing mosquitoes into enclosed spaces. Dengue is preventable and steps can be taken to prevent being bitten. A clean and healthy surrounding leads to healthy homes and people. You may also request the local government for maintenance support or fogging.