Key messages for individuals, families, and communities on actions to prevent and control the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits dengue, chikungunya, Zika and other arboviral diseases in the Americas
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This document is for the vector control programs of the Ministries of Health of PAHO Member States. Together with their national communication and social mobilization teams, they can adapt this information to the specific needs of the target population in each country. The information presented below deals with general aspects of the Aedes aegypti mosquito and recommendations for its control to prevent or reduce the risk of transmission of dengue, chikungunya, Zika, and other urban arboviruses transmitted by this vector in the Americas. |