Side effects: Some people may experience mild reactions to mosquito repellents or preventive medications, such as skin irritation or nausea.
Additional precautions: Use insect repellent, wear long sleeves, and sleep under mosquito nets, especially during the day when dengue-carrying mosquitoes are most active.
Risks caused by dengue fever: Dengue can cause high fever, severe joint pain, and in serious cases, life-threatening complications like dengue hemorrhagic fever.