Chickungunya...Worry about it? PREVENT IT .

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There are many cases reported during this year of Chikungunya and Dengue. For the latter, though there is some time later to worry about it is only the former which is sending the waves of terror among the people. The arresting of chikungunya may not be in offing but its prevention can be achieved by the following; 1. The mosquitoes bite inside the house and also outside the house. Hence, using an insect repellant over your skin give you protection from mosquitoes bite. 2. Use mosquito trap or mosquito net to escape the mosquito bite 3.Use window screens to keep the mosquitoes outside 4. Use air-conditioning 5.A single bite of a mosquito can cause this disease. There is no treatment for this . Hence prevention is the only way. That is to protect yourself from the mosquito bite. For this use long sleeves shirt when inside your house or when you go out. 6.Ensure the permethrin treatment of your clothing, boots, socks, laces, It will keep the mosquitoes away from you. 7.Always use a bed net for sleeping.