A ONE HEALTH AND WELLNESS BY SANJAY CHOROTIYA: Protect your self from mosquito bite

HOW TO PREVENT MOSQUITO BITE / PROTECT YOURSELF FROM MOSQUITO BITE/ WAY TO PREVENT MOsQUITO BITE.

Indians love monsoon and why would not they? After all this is the season that give relief from the scorching

summer heat. There is everything lovely about monsoon but there is risk of getting infected with vector borne disease like malaria, dengue, chikungunya. So it extremely important for everybody to ensure that they take the necessary precaution to prevent these condition.

Here is list of ways and tips to prevent all vector-born diseases

1. Use mosquito net-

Use mosquito net while sleeping . this is the easiest, most effective and a natural way to avoid mosquito bite. Check and repair for any damage of net to restrict mosquito getting inside. Ensure to tuck the net properly.

2. Close doors and window before sunset -

Mosquitoes are usually more active during and post-sunset so ensure you close the doors and windows before sunset.

3. Keep Your Body Covered As Much As Possible -

Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants such as kurtas, blouses or full-length pants, pyjamas, leggings, boots, socks, etc. Try to wear light coloured clothes. Cover strollers and baby carriers with mosquito netting.

4. Keep Your Environment and Surroundings Clean -

This is one of the most important ways to prevent all vector-borne diseases . this is restricts the growth of mosquitoes in the first place. Clean and mop your house everyday.

5. Remove stagnant water-

Stagnant water is the breeding ground for mosquitoes. Throw out any items that hold water like pots, tyre, tanks, bucket, toys, pools and coolers. if you store then cover all kinds of breeding places like water storage tanks and containers. Also clean them on a weekly basis and refill with fresh water. Fill the breeding grounds as and where possible.

For containers without lids, use wire mesh with holes smaller than an adult mosquito.
Tightly cover water storage containers (buckets, cisterns, rain barrels) so that mosquitoes cannot get inside to lay eggs.
Use larvicides to treat large containers of water that will not be used for drinking and cannot be covered or dumped out.

6. Use Mosquito Repellent-

Apply insect repellent lotions and creams to all the exposed area of your body.

7. Use Larvivorous Fish-

Use of larvivorous fish for mosquito control. Fishes like guppy or gambusia can be used in fountains, aquariums, ornamental tanks and other places to combat mosquitoes effectively.

8. Eat Foods that Can Cope with the Infections-

There are certain food items that are known to have properties to cope with infections before the immune system is damaged further. Make your immune system stronger and a barrier for these diseases with proper diet.

9. Determine the Level of Risk-

If you are planning to travel or go for a holiday; check the risk of getting affected with malaria, dengue and chikungunya at the destination beforehand. Things to consider include the time of the year of your travel, the duration of your stay, the location of your stay and the activities you wish to do. Take all the necessary measures to safeguard yourself.

10. Consult a Doctor-