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How Can I Prevent Dengue Fever?
Wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants.
Treat clothes with repellents like permethrin.
Use EPA-registered mosquito repellent like DEET.
Consider using mosquito netting if you will be in an areas with many mosquitoes.
Make sure windows and doors screens are closed to avoid allowing mosquitoes into inclosed spaces.
Avoid areas with standing water. Especially at times of high mosquito activity like dawn and dusk.
Paspsort Health locations carry kits specifically designed to help prevent mosquito bites and mosquito-borne disease.
There is no specific antiviral treatment for dengue. Supportive care is used to help with symptoms. Usually, analgesics, hydration and bed rest are enough to help patients through their infection. If you suspect dengue during or after you trip, be sure to seek medical attention.
Because of the lack of a true dengue treatment, prevention is key while in regions with the disease.
One dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia has been approved for use in some countries. But, it is not yet available in the United States. This dengue vaccine has proven effective in tests conducted in Asia and Latin America.
As a mosquito-borne disease, preventing dengue is as simple as preventing mosquito bites. There is no approved dengue vaccine in the United States.
Many health organizations suggest the following to protect yourself from dengue:
