Precaution for chikungunya
The best precaution for Chikungunya is the prevention of mosquito bites.
Some important tips:
- Use insect repellent containing DEET, Picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535 on exposed skin.
- Wear long sleeves and pants.
- Treat the clothes with permethrin or other repellents.
- Use secure screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out.
- Get rid of mosquito sources in and around the house by emptying standing water from flower pots, buckets and barrels. Also, change the water in pet dishes and replace the water in bird baths once every week. In order to drain out water, drill holes in tire swings. Moreover, keep children's wading pools empty while not at use.
- Moreover, a person suffering from Chikungunya fever should limit his exposure to mosquito bites. This would prevent further spreading of the infection.
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Written by: healthplus24 team
Date last updated: July 11, 2011