Some specific precautions regarding the use of the repellent must be taken so that the repellent has an effective action and prevents diseases transmitted by the Aedes aegypti. The tips are from Brazilian Society of Family and Community Medicine (SBMFC).
The use of repellent does not inhibit sun protection
“Pass the filter on the skin and after being absorbed, the repellent can be applied, a maximum of three times a day, depending on exposure and also sweat. Avoid excessive use, as the product has toxic substances that can cause damage to health and before going to bed, take a bath with soap so that the product is eliminated from the skin.
In cases of wounds and bruises, it is not recommended to use the product, especially if it is open, as the substance can aggravate the condition and delay healing”, warns Rodrigo Lima, director of SBMFC.
After application, it is essential to wash your hands.
So that there is no contact of the substance with the mouth and eyes, which, like the nose, must be protected at the time of application on the face, which can and should receive protection, with application in ventilated places so that the substance does not accumulate in the environment .
In babies up to six months old, the use of repellent is not recommended.
There is no product registered by the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) that ensures its use in this age group. The guidelines are to protect the child with light, but long clothes such as sleeves and pants, in addition to, at bedtime or rest, using the mosquito net.
It is also important that parents or caregivers always remain aware of the child’s environment. “Before going to bed, check that there are no insects on the mattresses, sheets, pillows and in areas such as corners of the wall, under the crib, before putting the child to sleep”, explains Lima.
The elderly can use the product normallyhowever with care in the application due to the fragility of the skin.
Pregnant women can and should also use the repellent., applying to exposed parts; in those that are covered by clothing there is no need for application.
Symptoms
When identifying symptoms such as severe pain in the body, headache, constant vomiting and nausea, it is necessary to seek care at a Health Unit. “Dengue can be confused with other viruses such as the flu and the diagnosis is important to define the treatment”, emphasizes the doctor.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis can be made only by clinical examination. Blood tests are only indicated for suspected cases of potential severity or when there is doubt in the diagnosis. Lima also claims that if it is not diagnosed in time, the disease can lead to death. The disease, mainly dengue hemorrhagic fever, can worsen the patient’s clinical condition if not diagnosed and treated in time.
Some specific precautions regarding the use of the repellent must be taken so that the repellent has an effective action and prevents diseases transmitted by the Aedes aegypti. The tips are from Brazilian Society of Family and Community Medicine (SBMFC).
The use of repellent does not inhibit sun protection
“Pass the filter on the skin and after being absorbed, the repellent can be applied, a maximum of three times a day, depending on exposure and also sweat. Avoid excessive use, as the product has toxic substances that can cause damage to health and before going to bed, take a bath with soap so that the product is eliminated from the skin.
In cases of wounds and bruises, it is not recommended to use the product, especially if it is open, as the substance can aggravate the condition and delay healing”, warns Rodrigo Lima, director of SBMFC.
After application, it is essential to wash your hands.
So that there is no contact of the substance with the mouth and eyes, which, like the nose, must be protected at the time of application on the face, which can and should receive protection, with application in ventilated places so that the substance does not accumulate in the environment .
In babies up to six months old, the use of repellent is not recommended.
There is no product registered by the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) that ensures its use in this age group. The guidelines are to protect the child with light, but long clothes such as sleeves and pants, in addition to, at bedtime or rest, using the mosquito net.
It is also important that parents or caregivers always remain aware of the child’s environment. “Before going to bed, check that there are no insects on the mattresses, sheets, pillows and in areas such as corners of the wall, under the crib, before putting the child to sleep”, explains Lima.
The elderly can use the product normallyhowever with care in the application due to the fragility of the skin.
Pregnant women can and should also use the repellent., applying to exposed parts; in those that are covered by clothing there is no need for application.
Symptoms
When identifying symptoms such as severe pain in the body, headache, constant vomiting and nausea, it is necessary to seek care at a Health Unit. “Dengue can be confused with other viruses such as the flu and the diagnosis is important to define the treatment”, emphasizes the doctor.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis can be made only by clinical examination. Blood tests are only indicated for suspected cases of potential severity or when there is doubt in the diagnosis. Lima also claims that if it is not diagnosed in time, the disease can lead to death. The disease, mainly dengue hemorrhagic fever, can worsen the patient’s clinical condition if not diagnosed and treated in time.
