Dengue fever has surfaced again in the North, along with the arrival of warmer weather. There’s no vaccine for Dengue, so it’s all about prevention. Here are the latest words of wisdom from the Australian Health Department:
Cover your exposed skin with an insect repellent that contains DEET
If you can’t access DEET, lemon eucalyptus oil is also an effective repellent
If you use both sunscreen and insect repellent, apply the sunscreen first and then the repellent
Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants
Avoid wearing dark colours – light colours will attract fewer mosquitoes
Sleep under a mosquito net
Keep the air in your home moving constantly with pedestal fans, ceiling fans or an air conditioner
Source: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/ohp-dengue-fs.htm