DM :- Mosquito Borne Diseases (Like Malaria, Dengue, Filaria, Chikungunya) - Do's and Don'ts

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Chapter : Disaster Management

Mosquito Borne Diseases Like Malaria, Dengue, Filaria, Chikungunya 

Do’s

• Follow “sun-down sleeves-down” approach. Wear clothes that cover arms and legs.
• Prevent water collections on ground and other places to prevent malaria breeding.
• Empty water containers at least once a week.
• Remove water from coolers from time to time.
• Cover and seal any septic tanks.
• Use Mosquito Nets Preferably Insecticide Treated Bed Nets (ITBN).
• Apply insect repellants while sleeping to keep away mosquitoes.
• Seek medical advice in case of rashes, mental irritation or unconsciousness. 

Don’ts

• Do not encourage children to wear shorts and half sleeved clothing.
• Do not allow water to stagnate.
• Do not allow discarded items to accumulate such as tires, tubes, empty coconut shells, household items and objects wherein water may collect.
• Do not bathe in village ponds and allow cattle to take bath in the same pond.