Preventing dengue is as simple as preventing bites from the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
The Public Health Department of the Cayman Islands and the Mosquito Research & Control Unit (MRCU) suggests the public continue to follow these tips to protect themselves from dengue:
- Get rid of standing water in containers around your residence
- Try to avoid going outside at times of Aedes aegypti activity
- Wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants when possible
- Wear EPA-registered mosquito repellent
- Make sure to keep doors/windows closed or screened when possible
- Avoid areas with standing water. Especially at times of high mosquito activity like dawn and dusk
For more information visit:
https://www.cdc.gov/zika/prevention/prevent-mosquito-bites.html
