<s>[INST] How do I protect myself from dengue? [/INST] Because Aedes mosquitoes usually bite during the day, be sure to use precautions throughout the day, especially during early morning hours before daybreak and in the late afternoon before dark, when they are most active.

Use a mosquito repellent containing "DEET" (N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) on exposed skin
Dress protectively by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks, and shoes Source: TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Link: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/mosquito-borne-diseases/dengue/dengue-faqs. Field: Infectious Disease. Disease: Dengue </s>