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Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne virus affecting more than 390 million people each year. While the disease is generally mild, it can be deadly. Recently, there’s been a high increase in dengue cases in Malaysia. According to the Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Malaysia is projected to record a higher number of dengue cases.

He said that 84 deaths were reported in that time frame compared to 83 in the same period last year.

“The Health Ministry (MOH) expects an increase in dengue cases with the second wave starting from early June until September 2020, as based on the trend of dengue fever cases over the last five years,” he said.

Here are 5 ways to prevent dengue!

1.Know your enemy

Dengue is usually spread through the bite of Aedes mosquito, especially when it acts as the carrier of the particular disease- causing virus. When the mosquito bites you, you get injected with some special venom, after which, it sucks your blood. Primarily, the disease finds its transmission in these criteria and subsequently leads to a dengue infection. Hence, proper knowledge of all possible ways of infection can keep you from getting exposed to the same.

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2. Remove their biological habitats

Mosquitoes usually breed in stagnant water systems. So, in case you happen to have stagnant water bodies like clogged drains or unused pools near your house, or in your surroundings, simply spray them with necessary medication (insecticides) to prevent the breeding ground from hatching itself.

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3. Be careful of your outdoor plans

Planning any day out especially during the rainy season is definitely going to end up risking you with life-threatening dengue infection. Also, make sure to opt for those places which are clean and devoid of the specific mosquito habitat.

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4. Keep your surroundings clean

Clear your nearby habitat and your home with mosquito repellants and insecticides. If you want to go for the natural way, simply introduce those superior species such as crustaceans which feed on the mosquitoes. This will help clear off their natural habitat, thus providing for a safer surrounding on the whole.

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5. Repel mosquitoes

It is essential that you use highly effective mosquito repellents and creams, no matter what time of day it is. This will keep those virus infected mosquitoes from feeding off on you and transmitting diseases to your body. Proof your home well.

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With taking simple precautionary steps we can prevent dengue, stay vigilant and stay safe!