Prevention strategies focus on reducing mosquito populations and avoiding bites. Key measures include:
- Using insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. - Wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants. - Installing screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out. - Using mosquito nets while sleeping. - Eliminating standing water in and around homes, as these are breeding sites for Aedes mosquitoes. - Community-wide efforts like fogging and larviciding can also be effective.
Vaccines exist for some diseases, such as Yellow Fever and the Dengue vaccine, though the latter is only recommended for certain populations.
