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| Dress Right |
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Long-sleeved dresses should be preferred both in case of children and adults. |
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Wear light-colored clothing as mosquitoes are more attracted to darker colors. |
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Wear all your high-top sneakers or high socks to keep your feet covered and away from mosquitoes. |
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Refrain from wearing floral scents as they attract mosquitoes. |
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Discourage children to play outdoors in shorts and half sleeves clothes. |
| Environmental Precautions |
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Call professional spray workers to disinfect your house and neighborhood. |
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Don't let water sit and become a breeding area for mosquitoes. |
| Germ-proof your skin |
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Wash your hands well and often. Use warm water and soap and rub your hands together for about 20 seconds. |
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Swine Flu vaccines are recommended, as it helps in fighting H1N1 type of virus. |
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Use mosquito repellant spray, cream or stickers before stepping out of the house. |
