Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that infects up to 400 million people every year, causing severe flu-like symptoms including high fever, headaches, muscle and joint pains. While there is no vaccine for dengue, reducing areas where mosquitoes can breed by eliminating standing water around homes can help prevent transmission of the virus. Public awareness campaigns promoting community participation in simple measures like cleaning gutters and emptying flower pots are crucial to stopping the spread of dengue.