Dengue fever

Hello! I'm from the Philippines. I must admit that our country is one of the countries that has a high risk of Dengue Fever case. The only remedy is prevention. Avoid places that are at risk of getting bitten by aedes aegypti such as forest, stagnant water, and the like. Mosquito repellents are also available. Mosquito nets can be used if you go outdoor activities.

There are many countries that have this threat, maxine. One of my closest friends lived in Venezuela for years and they had it in some parts of the country. Other central American coutries (and I suppose everywhere there´s tropical forest and dampness) they have it. I had a malaria shot before going to Kunayala. We did not have mosquitoes then, but two or threeweeks before, other friends were bitten.

maximax8, If I may add here - Dengue Fever can happen anywhere even in your own home. It is a fact as this strain is actually picking up and has been on the increase. You see in developed countries, people are getting careless with environmental issues like waste disposals and drainage. All it takes is some stagnant water from flower pots, drains, roofs and many other places that can hold water for an extensive period - and you will be sure that we are actually going to have the Aedes mosquitoes which are responsible for this infection. I believe Dengue can only be controlled if the community can work together and be meticulous in our ways. Authorities should have environmental emphasis and education while people should be aware of their environment. Simple acts like overturning empty and unused flower pots or pails can really go a long way to controlling this form of infection. For me, I would pay close attention to the weather and health conditions of the countries I am visiting. Countries that just had a monsoon season, flood or heavy rain are to be taken into consideration and you can be sure that I will be carrying my insect repellent and applying it when I am outdoors in these countries. So do take care and pay attention to details.

I get bitten by mosquitoes if I am off the Island for more than 3 weeks,and I have had Dengue fever and it was not nice. You feel like hell with all flu like symptoms, No you can get mosquito bites during the day as well but you are right in saying that it is more prevalent at night. If you tale an antihistamine tablets like Benadryl for a few days before and take whilst on the Island they will not bother you so much. Lots of natural sprays too but sleep under netting

For me use mosquito net when you are sleeping but the mosquito dengue is want to bite in the morning until the sun rise so you need to use the off lotion so that the mosquito can't bite you.

Yes, dengue is everywhere. You just need to keep your resistance strong and always clean your surroundings that could possibly nested with mosquitoes.

Dengue fever is not new here. We have campaigns not to breed mosquitoes. I find the slogan "When they breed, you bleed" very appropriate. People have lost their lives to dengue feve. I think vaccines are available. However, the most effective is to remove all stale water from containers.

it is a very common infection here in the tropics. everyone has to be careful because it attacks like wind. the mosquitoes usually breed in stagnant waters and unsanitary surroundings. but it seems many persons even in places neat and nice also get bitten by these mosquitoes which is really bad. it could be fatal. ann

dengue is more frequently seen in developing countries. avoid mosquito bites.thats the only way to prevent it. use mosquito nets repellents etc.