How to protect yourself from the tiger mosquito

It is a First in Girondeand even in New Aquitaine. For the first time, a Cas Dit «Usochtone» de Chickunya was detected in the town of Illats, south of the Gironde on Wednesday July 2, 2025. This is a five -year -old who had to be hospitalized before quickly getting out of the hospital.

The tropical infectious diseasecarried by the mosquito tiger, rarely fatal, can however lead, in some cases, serious neurological forms such as meningoencephalitis (serious form of infection of the central nervous system). SO, How to protect yourself from chikungunya ? The South Gironde Republican List the advice of the New Aquitaine Regional Health Agency for Enough a mosquito bite and a potential infection.

Everyone can protect themselves and protect their loved ones

To protect yourself from chikungunya and limit mosquito bites, some simple habits can make the difference.

It is notably advised toinstall mosquito netsespecially for newborn or the bedriddenmore vulnerable. The port of long clothing, amples et covering is recommended, as is the use of a fanwhich naturally distances mosquitoes.

In the commune of Illats, it is strongly advised to apply a skin repellent in the morning and at the end of the day. Of course, it is essential to ask your pharmacist for advice to choose the appropriate repellent.

But beyond personal protection, the fight against mosquitoes also passes-and above all-by theRemoval of laying zonesthat is to say stagnant waters, where these insects develop.

Once a week, it is important to empty the cups under the plants, to put it out of the rain the objects that can hold water (such as buckets, tarpaulins, children’s toys, etc.), or to hermetically close the water tanks or cover them with a mosquito net. It is in these small pockets of water that tigers mosquitoes lay their eggs.

Immediate measures were taken by ARS

In its press release, the ARS assures “having taken immediate measures To limit any risk of propagation ».

In addition to a door-to-door investigation aimed at detecting possible new casesseveral Demoustication operations will take place in the town of Illats, at the level of public space and around places frequented by the infected child.

Finally, ARS Nouvelle-Aquitaine invites you to immediately consult their doctor in the event of evocative symptoms: Strong fever, joint or muscular pain, headache or rash.

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