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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.

Changing in to vegetarian

Submitted by shrimila on Sat, 03/15/2008 - 06:36.

General

Will it imbalance the internal body process if someone changing to vegetarian..? If yes what will be the side effect..? Also if any health imbalances are there how do we avoiding those imbalances?

Thanks,
Sanjeewani

Vegetarians and vitamin imbalance

Submitted by Nice Doctor on Sat, 03/15/2008 - 07:11.

All in all being a vegetarian is a good thing. One important thing to remember is a plant world is devoid of vitamin B12. We have a store of it for about 2 years but after that we need that vitamin from animal sources. Milk is a good source. The problem comes to Lactovegetarians. Those are also called vegans. They dont eat any animal product. Then they have to take vitamin supplements.

“If A equals success, then the formula is A equals X plus Y and Z, with X being work, Y play, and Z keeping your mouth shut. - Albert Einstein"

recommended vitamin supplements

Submitted by shrimila on Sat, 03/15/2008 - 11:55.

valuable comments by Nice Doctor. also i would like to know is there recommended vitamin supplements products for vegetarians..?

No Brand Names :-) !

Submitted by Nice Doctor on Sat, 03/15/2008 - 12:57.

Hi,

I am afraid if you tell a particular brand that may be unethical!

There are a lot of brands available out there. Go for a reputed company. You can check the composition and see whether adequate Vit B12 is available. RDA ( Recommended Dietary Allowance) for vit B12 is 6.0 micrograms.

Are you are vegetarian? Just curious!

Nice Doctor

“If A equals success, then the formula is A equals X plus Y and Z, with X being work, Y play, and Z keeping your mouth shut. - Albert Einstein"

Thanks

Submitted by shrimila on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 02:45.

Thanks you very much for your information.

Vegetarian diet!

Submitted by man on Tue, 03/18/2008 - 09:26.

It is difficult to find balanced nutritious meal. You might face difficult to find the required amount protein.

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