Mosquito-Borne Viral Encephalitis Prevention
Is it possible to prevent Mosquito-Borne Viral Encephalitis? Read what the medical community suggests for prevention methods in the condition center at ThirdAge.com.
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How to Prevent Mosquito-Borne Viral Encephalitis
The best way to reduce your chances of getting mosquito-borne viral encephalitis is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. Steps that can help include:
- Limiting outside activities where mosquitoes are present
- Wearing long sleeve shirts and long pants at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active
- Using bug repellent that contains DEET
- Emptying sources of standing water around the home, such as bird baths and gutters, where mosquitoes may breed
- Other prevention tips include the following:
- Do not handle dead birds or other animals that can carry the virus.
- If you plan to take a long visit (greater than one month) to areas in Asia where outbreaks have occurred, your doctor may suggest that you take the vaccine for Japanese encephalitis.
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