What Is Dengue?
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8. What Can You Do To Prevent Dengue?
If you travel to an area where mosquitoes are rampant, particularly the Aedes mosquito, take all precautions available to prevent mosquito bites. Use mosquito repellent that has the Environmental Protection Agency’s approval, such as DEET, wear clothing that covers your arms and legs and keep young children covered.
If you can, take measures to keep mosquitoes outdoors, such as adding screens on windows. Remove any standing water outside the home. If you are traveling, try to stay in hotels with adequate screens, windows and air conditioning if available.
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