How to Protect Your Children from Having Dengue in School - Simple Ways to Do it

The Philippines is now facing the greatest act of terrorism. From what group, you may ask. It's from the group called MOSQUITOES. Yes, everybody is now afraid of dengue. People from all walks of life are really scared of mosquitoes because they know that one single bite could kill them. In the past, people who live in posh villages were not really as threatened as those living in the slums. Probably they were thinking that they are less exposed to mosquitoes than those who living near creeks or whose rooms do not have air-conditioners. But a few days ago, we heard on the news that one of the richest villages in the metro has been affected by dengue as well. Children who thought they were safe in their big mansions were also affected.

As parents, you are probably concerned with what you can do to protect your children from getting dengue whether in school, at home or at the malls. Let me zero in here on the school. Here are some tips to protect your child from mosquitoes in school.

1. Ask your children to wear jackets in school especially if their classrooms are air-conditioned. A lighter jacket can be used if their classrooms are not.
2. For boys wearing shorts and girls wearing skirts, let them wear knee high socks.
3. Let them bring anti-mosquito creams or mosquito repellent lotions.
4. You can also let them wear mosquito repellent patches.
5. Talk to the authorities of the school about their anti-dengue measures. If they will be doing clean up drives, volunteer to help. Ask the other parents you know to also volunteer. If you know companies doing anti mosquito spraying or fogging, suggest them to the school authorities.
6. You can ask the advisers of your children if they are willing to accept donations of anti-mosquito repellent sprays. If they are then donate a can or two. You can also encourage other parents to do the same.

These are just simple ways to protect your children from getting dengue in school. But do not worry because being prepared is always good in preventing acts of terrorism like dengue.