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Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever : Prevention

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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • Place Fine Mesh Netting Around Bed

Prevention Overview Articles

Dengue hemorrhagic fever
There is no vaccine available to prevent dengue fever. Use personal protection such as full-coverage clothing, netting, mosquito repellent containing DEET, and if possible, travel during periods of minimal mosquito activity.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 11, 2008

Specific Prevention Articles

Bug repellent safety
Insect repellent safetyThe safest bug repellent is proper clothing. Wear a full-brimmed hat to protect your head and the back of your neck.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 26, 2009
By the way, doctor: Are there any good DEET-free ...
Two new insect repellents???picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus???have been shown to repel misquitoes as well as DEET.
Source:StayWell
In brief: Mosquito repellents: Going DEET-free
Comparing the effectiveness of new products???the chemical DEET and the recently approved picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus???to fight misquitoes.
Source:StayWell
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