The document outlines 4 strategies to control the spread of dengue: 1) Search and destroy mosquito breeding sites by cleaning areas where water can pool, covering water receptacles, and environmental clean up drives. 2) Practice self-protection measures like using mosquito nets and insect repellent. 3) Seek early treatment if experiencing dengue symptoms like high fever and headaches. 4) Say no to indiscriminate fogging.
The document outlines 4 strategies to control the spread of dengue: 1) Search and destroy mosquito breeding sites by cleaning areas where water can pool, covering water receptacles, and environmental clean up drives. 2) Practice self-protection measures like using mosquito nets and insect repellent. 3) Seek early treatment if experiencing dengue symptoms like high fever and headaches. 4) Say no to indiscriminate fogging.
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The document outlines 4 strategies to control the spread of dengue: 1) Search and destroy mosquito breeding sites by cleaning areas where water can pool, covering water receptacles, and environmental clean up drives. 2) Practice self-protection measures like using mosquito nets and insect repellent. 3) Seek early treatment if experiencing dengue symptoms like high fever and headaches. 4) Say no to indiscriminate fogging.
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• Clean all possible mosquito breeding places (flower vases, dish drains, old tires, roof gutters, used cans, etc.) where water can pool or accumulate. • Cover water receptacles (drums, jars, etc.). • Environmental sanitation activities such as clean up drives 2. Self-protection measures • Use personal protective measures such as mosquito nets, use of insect repellent lotion or install window screens. 3. Seek early treatment • Watch out for the principal symptoms of dengue; high fever, severe headache, backache, joint pains, nausea and vomiting, eye pain, and rash • Dengue Express Lane (Hospitals) 4. Say “NO” to indiscriminate fogging
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