Sleep under a treated mosquito net
Drape mosquito netting over beds and make sure to sleep under it, well covered around the bed. Sleep under an intact mosquito net that's been treated with insecticide. Make sure children, pregnant mothers, and people with weak immunity sleep under a treated mosquito net to prevent getting Malaria.
Use Mosquito repellant spray
Use insect repellant on your skin and in your sleeping environments. Apply mosquito repellant with diethyltoluamide (DEET) to exposed skin. They are available in sprays, roll-ons, sticks, and creams in supermarkets and pharmacies. If you are visiting a mosquitos-prone region, it is good to have mosquito repellant that you can apply on your skin to prevent mosquito bites.
Put screens on Windows and doors
Vihiga, Siaya, Kisumu, and Homabay County are mosquitos-prone regions, it is very important to have screens on windows and doors that will prevent mosquitos from entering your house. Make sure you stay somewhere that has effective air conditioning and screening on doors and windows.
Avoid water clogged area
Mosquitos breed and reproduce in stagnant waters. Clearing bushes and allowing proper water drainage helps reduce mosquito reproduction and hence lowering the chances of getting Malaria. You should make sure there is proper drainage in your homes to avoid water clogs that can offer a breeding ground for mosquitos.
Use Permethrin
Permethrin or pyrethrin are insect repellants used to treat clothing, mosquito nets, tents, sleeping bags, and other fabrics that help repel mosquitos. Treating your clothing and nets will make sure that mosquitos won’t be able to reach and bite you, hence lowering the chances of getting Malaria. Being ready for a fight is the first chance to win. Spray an insecticide or repellant on clothing, as mosquitoes may bite through thin clothing. Spray pyrethrin or a similar insecticide in your bedroom before going to bed.
Wear Long Sleeves and Pants
Wearing long sleeves and pants is essential in preventing mosquitoes from penetrating your skin. You should wear light, loose-fitting trousers and not shorts, and wear shirts with long sleeves, particularly during the early evening and at night when mosquitoes prefer to feed.
References
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/malaria/prevention/
https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/primary-care/malaria/treatments/prevention.html
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