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Dengue Fever
Dengue is transmitted only by the bite of some species of Aides mosquitoes, primarily Aides Egypt. The insect vector, which can strike at any time of day and night, takes place in homemade containers that can hold water, such as cans, barrels or tanks, discarded tires, flowerpots and other containers containing stagnant water.
There is no vaccine to prevent it. This disease is a problem of household sanitation and environmental education, where members of families should eliminate mosquito breeding. The best measure is to eliminate the places where the Aides Egypt mosquito lays her eggs, primarily artificial containers that hold water.
Those objects that store rain drops are used to collect water (egg, plastic containers, buckets or used automobile tires) should be covered or properly discarded. In addition, the troughs, and vases have to be emptied and cleaned daily, have to turn wasteland weed. This will eliminate the mosquito eggs and larvae and reduce the number of insects in the home
Safe use of repellents on children
Products containing DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-polyamide) are the most effective repellents against mosquitoes. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests using products with lower concentrations of DEET (30% or less) in children older than two months is not recommended to use DEET on infants under two months. Consult your doctor if your newborn needs protection from insects.
• Protect your baby crib or stroller with protective mosquito nets as it remains outside.
• When using repellent on a child, apply in their own hands and then rub them on your child. Avoid applying to areas of eyes and mouth and use it carefully around your ears.
• Do not apply repellent to the hands of the people (and that could lead to the mouth), or irritated skin, cut or burned.
• Do not allow children to apply themselves the product, check for an adult to do it for them.
• Do not use repellents with sunscreen partners in the same formulation.
Other compounds, such as citronella oil, an extract of terrene derivatives present in various plant species (citronella in Ceylon and Java citronella). The main drawbacks of this component are its limited effect as a repellent and have no sustained action over time.