Ans. The best way to avoid dengue fever is to minimize the chances of contact between the mosquitoes and human being. Following precautions should be taken to avoid dengue fever.
1. Protect the body from mosquito bites. For this one should wear full .sleeves or cover one's body properly and avoid using dark colours in daytime.
2. Sleep under bed nets which may be treated with insecticides.
3. Apply mosquito repellents, such as "Mospel" on the body to protect oneself from mosquito bites.
4.Close windows, doors and other inlets in evenings and early mornings to keep mosquitoes away. The doors and windows must have screens of fine mesh.
5.Use coils, mats, or electric mosquito repellents/killers.
6. Spray insecticide spray in every corner of the house at least twice a week.
7.Keep a watch that there is no water container, such as flower pots or refrigerator tray etc., exposed to mosquitoes to breed.