Cases of Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever or Dengue is not a new problem in Indonesia. Until now, the case is still rising. According to drg. R. Vensya Sitohang, M. Epid, Director of Prevention and Control of Disease Vectors Tular and zoonotic - Ministry of Health, transmission of disease caused by the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito is highly influenced by natural factors, such as rainfall and humid temperatures. All of these factors can actually be pressed to reduce the spread of dengue disease, drg. Vensya also share the following tips.
1. Clean and healthy lifestyle
Mosquitoes love the place dirty and dank. Therefore, keep in your neighborhood, such as routine cleaning and sweep the house, avoid storing dirty clothes in a long time in one place, to clean the water reservoirs in the home environment.
2. Drain and scrubbing the tub or water reservoirs
In addition to draining, do not forget to brush your bath water or shelter, because the mosquito eggs are often stuck there. You also need to shut the water reservoir in the house.
3. Recycle your used goods
Do not let unused goods piled up in the house. Recycle unused items can help reduce mosquito breeding.
4. Sowing larvicidal powder
Sow larvicidal powder in places that are difficult to be drained, such as guttering, even when it is empty. Keep in mind, the mosquito eggs can survive in a dry place within 3-6 months.
5. Using mosquito nets and anti mosquito
Use mosquito nets or blankets while sleeping can help prevent mosquito bites. Use also safe mosquito repellent before you sleep at night and during the day.
6. Maintain fish
Biologically, mosquito breeding can be reduced by keeping the fish as predators of mosquitoes and mosquito larvae in or around the home environment.
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