{"id":326,"date":"2014-10-31T19:12:57","date_gmt":"2014-10-31T13:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kokilabenhospital.com\/blog\/?p=326"},"modified":"2014-10-31T19:12:57","modified_gmt":"2014-10-31T13:42:57","slug":"dengue-prevention-tips-to-stay-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kokilabenhospital.com\/blog\/dengue-prevention-tips-to-stay-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Dengue Prevention \u2013 Tips to stay safe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Each year, with the onset of Monsoon, Dengue emerges as one of the most dreaded diseases in India. Dengue is caused when a person is bitten by an infected female &#8216;Aedes aegypti&#8217; mosquito which commonly breeds in stagnant water.<\/p>\n<p>Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor has reportedly become the latest victim of Dengue and if reports are to be believed, a fortnight ago, BMC officials had found mosquito breeding spots at his Pali Hill residence. <\/p>\n<p>Incidents like these only reaffirm the fact that everyone is susceptible to Dengue and its time that we take notice and make necessary changes to protect ourselves.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few practical measures that can help you keep this illness at bay:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Since stagnant water is the breeding ground for &#8216;Aedes aegypti&#8217; mosquitoes, it is imperative for members of every household to empty &#038; clean all containers, pots, buckets, utensils, tubs, tanks etc., at least once a week. It is also important to repair leaking pipes\/taps so as to prevent water accumulation. Also, do not over water potted plants.<\/li>\n<li>Use a good quality mosquito repellant on a daily basis. Regardless of the fact that you are indoors or outdoors, you must apply a mosquito repellant to those areas of the skin that are exposed not just during the day but at night too.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that there is no tear\/rip in your door\/window screens. If you do find one, immediately repair the same so as to block the entry of mosquitoes in your home. It is advisable to put up a mosquito net on your windows. <br \/>\n    <strong>Please Note<\/strong> &#8211; Mosquitoes infected with Dengue virus are active during the daytime as well hence be extremely alert and do everything possible to restrict their entry in your house<\/li>\n<li>If you use an air cooler, make sure to empty and clean the water tray from time to time, even if not in use<\/li>\n<li>Your trash cans and dust bin should be covered properly at all times <\/li>\n<li>Try to wear loose outfits that cover most parts of your body, especially when venturing outdoors so as to protect yourself from mosquito bites.<\/li>\n<li>It would be a good idea to place a Tulsi plant near the window or within your balcony. This plant is a natural mosquito repellant and can be of great help in keeping them at bay. Similarly, camphor can also be used to prevent mosquitoes from breeding within your home. Create a mosquito free environment in your home by lighting camphor in each room with all doors closed for 15 to 20 minutes. You can also use mosquito coils or plug-in mosquito repellent devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although there is no clear treatment for Dengue, nor is there a vaccine against it, this illness is completely preventable. Dengue Prevention is every person&#8217;s responsibility. Each of us has a key role to play in keeping our home &#038; surroundings clean and larvae-free.<\/p>\n<p>If you know someone who is already experiencing the symptoms of Dengue (severe headache, pain behind the eyes, high fever, muscle &#038; joint pain, nausea &#038; vomiting), get them Immediate Medical Attention<\/p>\n<p>Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital offers Special Services for the Management of highly Infectious Diseases like Malaria, Dengue, Typhoid, etc. To know more, visit: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kokilabenhospital.com\/departments\/clinicaldepartments\/internalmedicine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.kokilabenhospital.com\/departments\/clinicaldepartments\/internalmedicine.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each year, with the onset of Monsoon, Dengue emerges as one of the most dreaded diseases in India. 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