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Prevention

Dengue safe home

Mosquitoes that spread dengue live in cities, towns and villages. They can breed in anything that holds still water, such as buckets, plant pots, tires, animal bowls and even bottle tops. Being aware of your home environment can help protect you and your family from infection.  

Here are some ways recommended by the World Health Organization that can help reduce your chance of being bitten:1  

15 February 2022
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Lowering your risk

You can help lower your risk of getting infected with dengue by avoiding mosquito bites, especially between mid-morning and dusk when the mosquitoes that carry dengue are most active.

Prevention
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Dengue safe community

Efforts to protect against dengue are more effective when whole communities are involved. In some parts of the world, for example, in Singapore and Cuba, communities have worked together and successfully reduced the spread of dengue.

Prevention
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Dengue travel precautions

Traveling to any part of the world with dengue can put you at potential risk, but you can lower your chances of infection by taking measures to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.  

Prevention
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