<s>[INST] Can Dengue Be Prevented? [/INST] Preventing dengue primarily involves measures to protect yourself from mosquito bites and eliminate mosquito breeding sites. Here’s what you can do:

Stay in air-conditioned rooms or ensure that doors are closed if you don’t have air conditioning.
Limit outdoor activities, especially during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
Wear protective clothing such as long-sleeved shirts and pants, to cover up the exposed skin.
Use mosquito repellent on exposed skin, and consider applying permethrin to clothing, shoes, camping gear, and bed netting.
Make your living environment free from mosquito breeding sites. Aedes mosquitoes often breed in stagnant water in items like automobile tires, air coolers, and flower vases. Regularly empty and clean these containers and keep them covered between cleanings. Source: DR. MEHTA'S HOSPITAL. Link: https://mehtahospital.com/dengue-frequently-asked-questions/. Field: Infectious Disease. Disease: Dengue </s>