Since dengue is a viral infection caused by an infected mosquito, the main methods to control or prevent dengue are to prevent mosquitoes from breeding and to protect ourselves from mosquito bites by using mosquito repellents and wearing long sleeve shirts and trousers.
Despite these precautions, dengue continues to be a threat and dengue control remains a challenge. There is an important need for more preventive measures and innovative tools to be considered as part of integrated approach in battling dengue.
Since dengue is a viral infection caused by an infected mosquito, the main methods to control or prevent dengue are to prevent mosquitoes from breeding and to protect ourselves from mosquito bites by using mosquito repellents and wearing long sleeve shirts and trousers.
Despite these precautions, dengue continues to be a threat and dengue control remains a challenge. There is an important need for more preventive measures and innovative tools to be considered as part of integrated approach in battling dengue.
Talk to your doctor to know more about dengue prevention methods available.
1. Biswal A, et al. Efficacy of a tetravalent dengue vaccine in healthy children aged 4-16 years: a randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. Lancet. 2020;395:1423-1433.
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