List some precautions to be taken during dengue.
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Below are a few tips that may help reduce your risk of mosquito bites:
Turn over empty pails and buckets so that they do not collect excess water.
Cover the buckets and drums that are used for storing water.
Clean out all empty flower pots.
Ensure you do not over water potted plants.
Clean and empty water bowls of domestic pets at home and the water bowls of birds in the balcony.
Repair broken septic tanks and cover vent pipes with wire mesh if any.
Discard the plants that you keep in water at home.
Wear clothes that can cover you completely. Wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants and closed-toe shoes instead of sandals.
Apply mosquito repellents whenever possible or wear mosquito patches.
The mosquitoes that carry the dengue viruses are most active from dawn to dusk; keep windows and doors closed during theses hours.
If you have a cooler at home, make sure you clean it regularly.
Keep the dustbins clean; do not let any dirt get collected to avoid mosquitoes.
Light camphor as it will help in keeping the mosquitoes away.
Sleep under a mosquito net.
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