State reinforced visits to eliminate breeding sites and distributed vaccines against the disease; watch the video
One of the main means of combating dengue fever begins at home, with the elimination of possible breeding sites for dengue fever. Aedes aegyptithe mosquito that transmits the disease. More than 80% of outbreaks are in homes, according to . Simple attitudes in everyday life can avoid the problem.
Among the main recommendations are:
- avoid accumulating water in plant dishes;
- store tires in covered places or dispose of them correctly;
- frequently clean and brush pets’ water bowls;
- keep water tanks tightly closed;
- clean gutters and drains;
- cover swimming pools when not in use; and
- Correctly dispose of objects that may accumulate water.
Watch the video and learn about the actions of the Government of São Paulo in the fight against dengue.
In addition to encouraging the population to take care of themselves, the State government intensified initiatives to combat dengue, with visits to properties, cleaning efforts and educational activities. There are more than 40,000 health professionals mobilized to monitor outbreaks and guide citizens.
Also to prevent new cases of the disease, there was reinforcement with the distribution of doses of the vaccine produced by . The vaccine is the first in the world in a single dose and was developed to protect against dengue.
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