2. 1. SEARCH AND DESTROY BREEDING
PLACES
Throw away, turn over, empty any container and old tires
that may accumulate rain water
Change water and clean flower vases every week
Always place a tight lid on containers used for water storage
3. Check that there are no mosquito larvae
or pupae (kiti-kiti) in stored water
Avoid planting Bromeliads or any plant
that could accumulate rain water
4. 2. SELF-PROTECTION MEASURES
Use screens on doors and windows
Wear long sleeves shirts, long pants, socks, and closed shoes
to avoid mosquito bites at dust & dawn especially
Use repellant’s containing DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide)
or Picaridin on your clothing anf exposed skin. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.
5. 3. SEEK EARLY CONSULTATION
If you or a family members has fever of 2 days duration
and rashes on the skin, consult your physician or visit
the nearest health facility
If it is dengue, serious complications of the disease can
develop. If the complications are recognized early, and
a doctor is consulted, it may save the patient’s life
6. 4. SAY YES TO FOGGING IN TIMES
OF IMPENDING OUTBREAK
Yes to fogging only during outbreaks
Fogging operations fail because these merely drive
away mosquitoes to other areas
