By Namita S Kalla | March 18, 2025
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Apply mosquito repellent on exposed areas of your body, especially during high-risk mosquito activity hours to avoid bites
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Wearing long sleeves, pants, and socks helps to cover exposed skin and reduces the chances of mosquito bites
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Sleep under a mosquito net to block mosquitoes from reaching you and reduce the risk of chikungunya
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Do not let water collect in containers around your home, as it creates breeding grounds for mosquitoes and insects
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Install mosquito nets on windows to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home and minimize the chances of bites
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Limit your outdoor activities during early morning or late afternoon when mosquitoes are most active and biting
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Get fumigation around the house and in areas where mosquitoes are frequent to minimise their presence and bites
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Always keep doors closed, particularly during early mornings and evenings, to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home
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Regularly clean your surroundings, especially use dustbins with lids and clean places where water collects, as they are breeding grounds
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Ensure that dustbins are tightly closed and covered, preventing mosquitoes from breeding in trash and waste