Preventing dengue is as simple as preventing bites from the Aedes aegypti mosquito.

The Public Health Department of the Cayman Islands and the Mosquito Research & Control Unit (MRCU) suggests the public continue to follow these tips to protect themselves from dengue:

• Get rid of standing water in containers around your residence
• Try to avoid going outside at times of Aedes aegypti activity
• Wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants when possible
• Wear EPA-registered mosquito repellent
• Make sure to keep doors/windows closed or screened when possible
• Avoid areas with standing water. Especially at times of high mosquito activity like dawn and dusk

For more information visit:

https://www.cdc.gov/zika/prevention/prevent-mosquito-bites.html