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22 November 2022
Talk to your doctor about ways to prevent infection with dengue fever. These will include measures to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes, as listed below.
- sleep in screened/air-conditioned rooms
- use bed nets if you can’t keep the mosquitoes outside
- wear long-sleeved, light-coloured clothing covering as much skin as possible
- use insect repellent containing DEET (diethyl toluamide) or picaridin and reapply according to the instructions on the label.
- Use insecticide-treated (such as permethrin) clothing and gear (such as boots, pants, socks, and tents).
- If you use both sunscreen and insect repellent, apply the sunscreen first and then the repellent.
For more information regarding dengue fever speak with your health care professional.