How to prevent dengue fever?

May to 165438+ 10 is the high incidence season of dengue fever. Because dengue fever spreads rapidly, it can usually infect a large range of people in a short time, causing a great disease burden to society. At present, there is no specific treatment for dengue fever, and there is no vaccine on the market. Therefore, the most effective measures for personal prevention are to prevent and kill mosquitoes, remove indoor and outdoor stagnant water, and seek medical attention in time after suspected symptoms appear.

mosquito eradication

Dengue fever is transmitted by mosquito bites, not directly from person to person. As long as you don't get bitten by mosquitoes, you won't get dengue fever

(1) You should install physical barriers such as mosquito nets; Use mosquito-repellent incense, electronic mosquito repellent, electric mosquito swatter, mosquito killer and other equipment in time, and use insecticidal spray to kill indoor mosquitoes.

(2) In areas or seasons where dengue fever is prevalent, when going out for activities or traveling, such as parks and green belts, you should wear long-sleeved clothes and trousers, and apply mosquito repellent drugs to exposed skin and clothes. You should also avoid staying too long in outdoor places with more mosquitoes, such as shade, grass and gazebo.

Clear away stagnant water

Mosquitoes spread dengue fever. Mosquitoes grow in small stagnant water containers, and the growth and reproduction of mosquitoes can be controlled and dengue fever can be prevented by removing stagnant water.

(1) Remove or invert outdoor containers that may accumulate water, such as unused flower pots, water tanks and garbage that may accumulate water placed outdoors, on balconies and on roofs.

(2) Aquatic plants (such as Fuguizhu, Evergreen, Bergamot, etc. ) should be cleaned with water bottles and tree roots every 3-5 days. During the epidemic of dengue fever, it is best not to plant aquatic plants, but to plant them in mud and sand.

(3) Keep the flowerpot tray free of water. If there is water, it should be drained at any time.

(4) Remove all kinds of useless accumulated water in time, such as ground accumulated water in ditches and roofs, and fill bamboo cracks and tree holes. For stagnant water that cannot be removed for a long time, corrosion inhibitors can be put in to kill larvae.

Timely medical treatment

In the summer and autumn when dengue fever is prevalent, sudden high fever accompanied by severe headache, orbital pain, muscle, joint and bone pain, flushing on face, neck and chest, conjunctival congestion and rash on limbs, trunk or head and face, accompanied by leukopenia and thrombocytopenia, should be suspected, so as not to delay the illness or spread to classmates through mosquitoes.

Health reminder

1. When traveling or living in dengue endemic areas, you should wear long-sleeved clothes and trousers, and apply mosquito repellent drugs to exposed skin and clothes;

2. If there is no air conditioning equipment in the room, mosquito nets or mosquito nets should be installed;

3. Use household insecticides to kill adult mosquitoes, and use appropriate amount according to the packaging instructions;

4. avoid? Spotted mosquito Stay outdoors in cool places when frequenting, such as shade, grass and gazebo;

5. Prevent stagnant water and clear the breeding ground of Aedes mosquitoes;

6. Try to avoid planting plants with clear water;

7. For vases and other containers, wash and change water at least once a week to avoid leaving water on the flowerpot chassis. Put all the used cans and bottles into the dustbin with a lid.

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