A dialogue between two friends about how to prevent the spread of dengue fever.

A dialogue between Rafiq and Sohel

Rafiq: Hello Sohel! You look worried today. Is everything all right?

Sohel: Hi Rafiq. My younger brother has been suffering from dengue fever for a week.

Rafiq: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. Dengue has become a serious problem in our country these days.

Sohel: You are right. Do you know how the dengue virus spreads from one person to another?

Rafiq: Yes. It spreads through the bite of the Aedes mosquito, which breeds in clean, stagnant water.

Sohel: Then how can we prevent it? I want to protect my whole family.

Rafiq: First of all, we should not allow water to gather anywhere. We must clean flower tubs, buckets and drains regularly.

Sohel: That is a good point. My mother keeps water in open pots on the roof.

Rafiq: She should cover them at once. We should also throw away old tyres, tins and bottles where rainwater can collect.

Sohel: What should we do at night to avoid mosquito bites?

Rafiq: We should sleep under mosquito nets, use repellents and wear full-sleeve clothes. The Aedes mosquito also bites in the daytime, so we must stay careful all day.

Sohel: I see. And what about the government and city corporation?

Rafiq: They should spray insecticide and run public awareness campaigns. But we citizens must also keep our surroundings clean.

Sohel: Thank you so much, Rafiq. Your advice will surely help my family.

Rafiq: You are most welcome. Take your brother to a doctor and let him drink plenty of fluids. I wish him a quick recovery.

Sohel: Thank you again. I will follow all your suggestions. Goodbye.