How to Prevent Dengue

It is very alarming that Dengue cases here in our country is continuously increasing and currently reaching more or less 70,000 victims nationwide and still counting. And unfortunately, most of the victims are children. The government is now doing immediate action to solve this issue. Actually, there are many ways on how to prevent ourselves from the bites of mosquitoes.  The key to a dengue free home is cleanliness and awareness. You have to maintain a regular cleaning schedule in your house. Avoid storing water to any open container. Change water from your flower vase regularly. Make sure to apply mosquito repellent ointment or creams. Clean your house everyday. Clean the canals outside and encourage others to do the same thing. Dengue can be fatal if you failed to treat it as early as possible. Do not act like a doctor. Taking aspirins can make the patient’s condition much worst. It is advisable that once you see symptoms, you better go to the nearest doctor immediately and have your body be checked.