What is Dengue and how to protect yourself from it?

What is Dengue ? Dengue fever is a flu like illness spread by the bite of an Aedes mosquito, infected with the dengue virus Aedes mosquitos only require a small amount of water accumulated in any container-like object to lay eggs, which can increase chances of the virus spreading Dengue symptoms: Severe Headache, Pain behind the eyes, Nausea and Vomiting, fever with muscle and joint pain or rashes on the skin How do you protect yourself from dengue fever? Use a mosquito repellent when going outside Wear full sleeves clothes and avoid wearing shorts Remove any containers in or around your house in which water can collect and stand Use a mosquito net while sleeping