There is no vaccine to prevent dengue fever. The best way to prevent the disease is to prevent bites by infected mosquitoes. You will require antipyretics and antihistamines. These steps will help with your condition:
- Avoid cold food and water, preferably have hot food and water
- Don't skip meals have a liquid diet containing soups and progressively increase to solid diet as per how you can tolerate.
- Have food rich in vitamin C such as oranges to help build immunity.
- Drink plenty of fluids, drink 3 liters of water per day
- Do salt water gargling with lukewarm water thrice a day
- Do steam inhalation (plain steam) thrice a day and apply vaporub over your chest and nose
- Maintain good personal hygiene
- Rest plenty, body heals while at rest
If the condition persists or worsens visit nearest ER at earliest
Actually there is no medication to prevent dengue. Best method is to use mosquito repellents, mosquito nets and remove any potential source of mosquito breeding in your nearby area.
Its better to avoid aspirin group of medicines in case of fever during this season because it can lead to increased chances of bleeding. It is safe to take paracetamol, nasal decongestant drops, warm saline gurgle in cases of mild cough and cold. If you have further queries kindly consult online.
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