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Prevention

Mosquitoes that spread dengue live in cities, towns and villages. They can breed in anything that holds still water, such as buckets, plant pots, tires, animal bowls and even bottle tops. Being aware of your home environment can help protect you and your family from infection.

Here are some ways recommended by the World Health Organization that can help reduce your chance of being bitten:¹

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Dengue safe community

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Lowering your risk

You can help lower your risk of getting infected with dengue by avoiding mosquito bites, especially between mid-morning and dusk when the mosquitoes that carry dengue are most active.

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Information fact check

Infection rates are on the rise

About half of the worlds population is now at risk of dengue infection.

There are four types of dengue virus

While many dengue infections show no obvious symptoms, any of the four types of the virus could possibly cause mild, or in some cases, severe dengue.

You can get dengue more than once

The risk of getting severe symptoms increases if you get a second infection with a different serotype.