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What can people do to prevent becoming infected with chikungunya virus?
The best way to prevent chikungunya virus infection is to avoid mosquito bites. There is no vaccine or preventive drug currently available. Prevention tips are similar to those for other viral diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, such as dengue or West Nile:

* Use insect repellent containing DEET, Picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535 on exposed skin. Always follow the directions on the package.
* Wear long sleeves and pants (ideally treat clothes with permethrin or another repellent).
* Have secure screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out.
* Get rid of mosquito sources in your yard by emptying standing water from flower pots, buckets and barrels. Change the water in pet dishes and replace the water in bird baths weekly. Drill holes in tire swings so water drains out. Keep children's wading pools empty and on their sides when they aren't being used.
* Additionally, a person with chikungunya fever should limit their exposure to mosquito bites to avoid further spreading the infection. The person should use repellents when outdoors exposed to mosquito bites or stay indoors in areas with screens or under a mosquito net.

pre pregnancy counselling

Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/25/2008 - 16:48.

How can I prepare to ensure a healthy pregnancy?

In planning a pregnancy, it is very important to be in a satisfactory state of health before you become pregnant.
Because once the pregnancy test becomes positive and you become aware, the growing baby’s vital organs like the brain have already started to form.

This is why doctors advise the use of folic acid at least 3 months prior to planning a pregnancy. Because if you lacking in folate at the time of conception, the growth of the baby’s brain can be affected in an irreversible way.

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I had my last period on the 28th of April. Today is the 12th of June. I had my urine checked for pregnancy on the 5th of June, but it came out as negative.

Is this accurate? or could I be pregnant?

Answer
Dear charmikap,

The commonest cause for delayed pregnancy obviously is pregnancy. Urine pregnancy test is pretty accurate too. There are some more details needed to answer your question. like your age, your normal menstrual cycle details e.g regularity, duration of bleeding, duration of the cycle etc. The best option is to consult a gynaecologist.

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Continuing from above previous correspondance....

My period is still due. I am 28yrs. Usually the cycle varies from 28-42 days. Bleeding is for about 5 days.
What could be the reason for this delay, other than pregnancy?

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