Beware of Dengue Fever, Here Is The Way To Avoid Dengue Mosquito Bites

The Jakarta Department of Health's declaration about the warning (outbreak of) dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) must be anticipated. One way is for you and your family from exposure to mosquito bites which can spread a deadly disease.
Avoiding dengue mosquito bites

In fact, there are four simple ways to do this, which includes the body, using mosquito coils, keeping it indoors, and eliminating mosquito breeding grounds.
1. Choose the right clothes

The easiest thing that makes mosquitoes bite the human body exposed to skin exposure is not covered by clothes. Therefore, using clothes that cover the first step to prevent mosquito bites that can spread dengue fever. So, make sure you always wear a hat, long sleeve shirt and long pants when you go outside.

You can also take further precautions by using synthetic insecticides such as permethrin on clothing. In fact, some clothes also have medicinal properties so that when you place them there will be no insects approaching. This is important, especially for those who like camping or exercising regularly outdoors.

Clothing that comes with permethrin can remain protective after several washes. Although it's still sure to check product information to find out how long the protection will last. Remember, the only drug permethrin uses on clothing, not the skin.
2. Choose and use mosquito coils

Then use the same repellent lotion or cream on the exposed skin to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. In selecting and using mosquito coils, be sure to always read and understand the instructions for using the drug for the results to be effective in protecting against mosquito bites. This is important, especially for children and pregnant women.

If you choose to apply mosquito repellent, be sure to find the active ingredient DEET or picaridin. DEET and picaridin provide the best protection against mosquito bites, DEET is generally the ingredient that is most easily found in anti-mosquito repellent.

Dermatologist Melissa Piliang, MD, recommends using DEET. According to him, DEET concentrations tend to be higher for it to provide longer lasting protection if you stay outside for a long time.

Products with DEET usually offer different packages, which contain 5 percent to 100 percent of chemicals. It works, you will have about 90 minutes to 10 hours of protection. Be sure to always follow the instructions on the product packaging.

Mosquitoes will usually be more active at night until morning, Dr. Piliang stresses that you are strongly encouraged to apply a repellent every time you go during these hours. However, in most areas, mosquitoes can bite during the day, so that applies every time you go outside for a long time. If you sweat or get wet, you might need to use it again.

Also, remember also that repellents are only used on affected skin and are not covered by clothing. So, focus on the ankles, legs, neck, ears and arms. Do not spray insect repellent on the skin covered by clothing.

To apply a repellent to the face, do not spray directly on the face. You can spray it once in the first hand, then flattened the face. Remember, avoid eyes and mouth using a repellent for the face. If you use sunscreen too, apply sunscreen before applying mosquito repellent. Don't forget to clean the insect repellent after you move.

3. Reducing Chair risk activities

In addition, an easy way to avoid mosquito bites is to stay indoors with air conditioning or in a place that is equipped with nets or on windows and doors. In doing so, mosquitoes and other insects enter the room and are free from the threat of DHF.

However, if you live in a house that does not have air conditioning or nets on doors and windows, be sure to always use repellent against mosquitoes and sleep in mosquito nets. Mosquitoes are the right solution to protect against mosquito exposure, especially if you travel a lot outside.
4. Clean the area around the house

Finally, don't forget to always prevent mosquitoes from breeding in your yard. Mosquitoes lay eggs in puddles, so be sure to always clean the puddles that are around the house. Remember to always empty the tank for at least 3 days.

Also pay attention to the type of container that has the potential to become a breeding ground for mosquitoes, such as feed containing storage, trash cans, buckets, flower pots, play equipment, and anything that collects water. To get rid of mosquitoes that like to hang out in the trash, don't forget to spray your trash regularly using insecticides.

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