Dengue patrol smkdmpr2 - let's fight dengue - A talk on dengue given by Tanah Merah Health department Staff

Dengue Prevention
By Tanah Merah  Health department officer


So for now, if you're living or traveling in an area where dengue fever is known to be, the best way to avoid dengue fever is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes that carry the disease.

If you are living or traveling in tropical areas where dengue fever is common, these tips may help reduce your risk of mosquito bites:

Stay in air-conditioned or well-screened housing. The mosquitoes that carry the dengue viruses are most active from dawn to dusk, but they can also bite at night.

Wear protective clothing. When you go into mosquito-infested areas, wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, socks and shoes.

Use mosquito repellent. Permethrin can be applied to your clothing, shoes, camping gear and bed netting. You can also buy clothing made with permethrin already in it. For your skin, use a repellent containing at least a 10 percent concentration of DEET.

Reduce mosquito habitat. The mosquitoes that carry the dengue virus typically live in and around houses, breeding in standing water that can collect in such things as used automobile tires. Reduce the breeding habitat to lower mosquito populations.

Be good, be mo re alert......

Venue : in front of  health  building - Health district office Tanah Merah
Date   : 20th August 2016

Community involved - health staff - 5
SMKDMPR2  DENGUE PATROL SQUAD – 31
Fotographer - 2
SMKDMPR2  DENGUE PATROL TEACHERS - 1