What you need to know…

Contents
1. What is dengue fever
2. Symptoms of dengue fever
3. Characteristics of the Aedes mosquito
4. Life cycle of the Aedes mosquito
5. How the Aedes mosquito transmit diseases
6. How to prevent the spread of dengue fever
7. The 10-min Mozzie Wipe-out Exercise
8. Quiz

What is dengue fever?
Dengue Fever is an illness caused by infection with a virus transmitted by the Aedes mosquito.

Symptoms of Dengue Fever
 
Example of a skin rash due to dengue fever

Do you know…
Dengue Fever and Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever are the most common mosquito- borne viral disease in the world.
If you get a second dengue infection, you can get a worse infection such as dengue haemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome which can be fatal.
 
Characteristics of the Aedes Mosquito
It bites during the day
It lays its eggs in clean, shady, stagnant water
One distinct physical feature – black and white strips on its body and legs
Close-up of an Aedes mosquito
 
Do you know…
Only the female Aedes mosquito feeds on blood. This is because they need the protein found in blood to produce eggs. Male mosquitoes feed only on plant nectar.
On average, a female Aedes mosquito can lay about 300 eggs during her life span of 14 to 21 days.

Life cycle of the Aedes Mosquito 1-2 days
  
Pupae Larvae Eggs
4-5 days 2-3 days
Stagnant water
      
How Do Aedes Mosquitoes Transmit Diseases…

Mozzie bites an infected person
  
Healthy person comes down with dengue fever
Infected mozzie bites a healthy person
  

This is what you can do to help…

Prevent Aedes from Breeding!

Remove ALL sources of stagnant water.
Deny the Aedes mosquito of any chance to breed.


10-Minute Mozzie Wipe-Out Exercise


1.
4 Easy Steps
•Change water in vases/ bowls every other day.
  
•Add sand granular insecticide to water.


2.
4 Easy Steps
•Remove water from flower pot plates every other day.
  

3.
4 Easy Steps

•Turn over all storage containers


5.
4 Easy Steps

•Inform your parents or any adults in your household to clear blockages and put Bti insecticide in roof gutters at least once a month
 

If going on holiday…

If going on holiday..
 
•Seal off all floor and •Cover all toilet bowls gully traps

If going on holiday..
•Add insecticide to pots and vases, or any other place that could collect stagnant water.
•Leave your contact number with your neighbor so that the NEA can contact you should there be a need to inspect your premises urgently.
                         
Spread the dengue prevention message to others…
Let your family, friends and neighbours know about the dangers of
breeding Mozzies!!
 
How to Prevent Mozzies from Having a Feast on You!
Wear shoes, socks, long pants and long-sleeved shirt
Use mosquito repellents Mosquito coils Mosquito nets