Destroy the mosquito habitats: This is the first and most effective way to prevent dengue. Mosquitoes of dengue live in and around human habitat and breeds in stagnant water. So, ensuring that there is no stagnant water in or around your house or in your locality is important.
Use mosquito repellents: Mosquito repellents are available in different forms. Starting from the liquid repellents to the cream ones; effective use of these repellents can save one from being bitten by the dengue mosquito.
Maintain cleanliness in and around your house: Mosquitoes prefer dark and moist places to stay during the day. So ensure that your home and surroundings are well cleaned and are regularly sprayed with mosquito repellents.
Use nets on the doors and windows: This can be an effective way to prevent the mosquito of dengue from coming in and infecting any of your family members. Covering the doors and windows with nets can keep mosquitoes completely out of your home, thus providing better prevention.
Wear covered clothes: Wearing covered clothes can provide you an added layer of protection from mosquitoes. So, opt for clothes that keep most of your body parts well covered.
Use mosquito net at night: The prime time of the mosquitoes to bite is during the night, when you are asleep. Make it a point to sleep under the mosquito net at night. Otherwise, you can opt for air- conditioners that come with mosquito repellent technology.
In case, any of your family members fall ill suddenly, and the symptoms appear exaggerated for a flue, contact a medical specialist immediately and keep the member under mosquito net continuously so that no mosquito can bite the person and infect the other members of the family.