{"id":690,"date":"2021-11-26T06:25:06","date_gmt":"2021-11-26T06:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hindtv.co.in\/?p=690"},"modified":"2021-11-26T06:25:45","modified_gmt":"2021-11-26T06:25:45","slug":"dengue-cases-on-rise-heres-what-you-can-do-to-protect-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hindtv.co.in\/?p=690","title":{"rendered":"Dengue Cases On Rise: Here&#8217;s What You Can Do To Protect Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ins_instory_dv\">\n<div class=\"ins_instory_dv_cont\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"story_image_main\" title=\"Dengue Cases On Rise: Here's What You Can Do To Protect Yourself\" src=\"https:\/\/c.ndtvimg.com\/2019-09\/kmbvcv6g_dengue_625x300_10_September_19.jpg\" alt=\"Dengue Cases On Rise: Here's What You Can Do To Protect Yourself\" \/><\/div>\n<p class=\"ins_instory_dv_caption sp_b\">Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease occurring in tropical and subtropical areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"social_link\">\n<div class=\"ss ss_pg st-social\">\n<div class=\"pst_opt\">\n<div class=\"pst_icn-btn\">Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease that spreads through mosquito bites. In India, a sharp rise in dengue cases is reported every year during monsoon. The humid weather and rainwater collected at different spots promote mosquito breeding. Symptoms of dengue usually begin four to six days after the infection. Sudden high fever, headaches, joint pain, pain behind the eyes, vomiting and rash are common symptoms of dengue. As dengue cases are on a rise in different parts of the country, here are some preventive methods you should follow to lower your risk of getting infected.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Dengue fever prevention: Follow these prevention steps<\/h2>\n<p>1. Dispose solid waste properly. Remove any artificial man-made spots like pots that promote the breeding of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/health\/world-mosquito-day-protect-yourself-from-mosquito-bites-with-these-tips-this-monsoon-2513049\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">mosquitoes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>2. Cover all the containers or empty vessels in your garden or terrace. You can also keep them upside down.<\/p>\n<p>3. Clean water storage container regularly. Avoid collecting water as much as possible.<\/p>\n<p>4. Minimise skin exposure to mosquitoes. Wear full-sleeved, loose clothes to prevent mosquito bites.<\/p>\n<p>5. Use mosquito repellents such as sprays, creams and nets. Use mosquito nets when not sleeping in an air-conditioned room.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ins_instory_dv\">\n<div class=\"ins_instory_dv_cont\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"story_image_main\" class=\"lozad\" src=\"https:\/\/c.ndtvimg.com\/2021-09\/trdqj778_repellent_625x300_07_September_21.jpg\" alt=\"trdqj778\" data-src=\"https:\/\/c.ndtvimg.com\/2021-09\/trdqj778_repellent_625x300_07_September_21.jpg\" data-loaded=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<p class=\"ins_instory_dv_caption\">Dengue prevention: Use mosquito repellents to prevent mosquito bites<br \/>\n<span class=\"ins_instory_span_credit\">Photo Credit: iStock<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>6. Make sure your doors and windows are free of holes and closed when not in use,<\/p>\n<p>7. If not urgent, avoid travelling to areas with the risk of dengue fever.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2>Source by @ndtv<\/h2>\n<div id=\"jiosaavn-widget\">\n<div id=\"jsw\" class=\"ads inline queue expand complete\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease that leads to symptoms like fever, rash, joint pain and headaches. 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