how to protect yourself from dengue - #38460
I am really worried about this dengue thing, like, it's everywhere now! Last week my neighbor got super sick, and it’s all over the news too. I have young kids at home, and I just can’t shake this feeling of dread. I read online that there are ways to protect yourself from dengue, but I'm unsure what really works. Just yesterday, I tried to spray some repellent around, but I'm not even sure if I'm doing it right. Does putting mosquito nets help or is that just for sleeping? I tried googling how to protect yourself from dengue, but it's a bit overwhelming! There’s so much info out there. I mean, I get that keeping clean and covering up is good, but how do you even keep mosquitoes away when they're everywhere, like in your own backyard? I keep hearing about standing water and how it breeds dengue-carrying mosquitoes, but our area seems to have these small puddles after rain that are impossible to avoid. Is there anything specific that really works? I'm dying to know how to protect yourself from dengue effectively. Honestly, I'm feeling a bit stressed out, especially since my kids are always playing outside. I don’t want to be the overprotective parent but gotta do what's best for them! Any suggestions?
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Managing the threat of dengue involves both prevention strategies and understanding its transmission. To effectively protect your family, it’s crucial to focus on what really works. Mosquito nets are helpful not just for sleeping, use them in living areas too. They’re a physical barrier. Repellent is a good step but it should be applied on skin and clothes, follow the instructions closely for maximum effectiveness. Since mosquitoes are often active during daytime, especially early morning and late afternoon, cover exposed skin with long sleeves and pants.
The key to reducing mosquito population in your area is to target their breeding grounds. Mosquitoes lay eggs in stagnant water, so check your yard, and eliminate stagnant water in flower pots, buckets, or old tires. Even small pools can be breeding sites. Regularly change water in pet bowls and bird baths, clear clogged gutters, and keep plant trays dry.
From an Ayurvedic perspective, incorporating certain practices can strengthen your family’s defense against dengue. Boosting immunity is essential. Include herbs like Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) and neem in your diet; they help strengthen the immune response. Guduchi can be taken as a decoction or tablet, neem leaves can be boiled in water and consumed.
Keep your children’s Agni (digestive fire) robust, since a healthy digestive system is key in Ayurveda. Ginger and coriander can be added to their meals to aid digestion. Aromatherapy using essential oils like eucalyptus and citronella can act as repellents, though they should be used with caution, especially around young children.
If you live in an area with standing water is unavoidable, collaborate with community or local authorities to initiate mosquito control programs. Spraying larvicides in such situations could be helpful — however, it should be done properly. While these steps are useful, if anyone in your family exhibits symptoms like high fever or severe joint pain, seek medical attention promptly.

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