The rainy season is here, let’s find out how to prevent dengue fever

Yani said dengue fever can be prevented. The method is very easy and is still related to clean and healthy living behavior (PHBS).

“Draining is the activity of cleaning or draining places that are often sources of water, such as bathtubs, jugs, water towers, drums and other water sources,” explained Yani.

The next step is closure. Close the functions of water storage areas such as bathtubs and drums.

In addition, it is also recommended to reuse used waste that has an economic value (recycling) so that it cannot become a breeding ground for dengue fever mosquitoes.

“Besides that, there are 9 more steps,” said Yani.

This prevention is keeping fish that eat mosquito larvae, using mosquito repellent and putting wire mesh on windows and ventilation.

Community cooperation in cleaning the environment is very necessary to eliminate mosquito nests.

“Check water storage areas. Put used clothes in closed containers,” said Yani.

Applying larvicide 07 to water reservoirs that are difficult to drain is the next step in preventing dengue fever. In addition to repairing waterways and gutters that do not run smoothly and planting mosquito repelling plants.