Monsoon illness prevention: 5 tips

Clean environment

Maintain a clean and dry environment. Avoid stagnant water and remove potential mosquito breeding sites

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Prevent mosquito bites

Use mosquito repellents and bed nets to prevent mosquito bites. Always apply repellents even when stepping out of the house

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Practice good hygiene

Wash hands at regular intervals, especially before eating food. Keep surfaces clean and disinfect from time to time

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Avoid outside food

Consume safe and properly cooked food at home. Drink clean and filtered water

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Practise basic hygiene

Follow respiratory hygiene such as covering the mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing

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