Dengue myths debunked: Having Covid-19 won't prevent you from getting dengue

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Dengue myths debunked: Having Covid-19 won't prevent you from getting dengue
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According to the National Environment Agency, as of Aug 22, 2022, there are 227 active dengue clusters, 76 of which have a 'Red' Alert Level. A 'Red' zone is considered a high-risk area with 10 or more cases. As someone who's been suay enough to have kena dengue twice, I take every precaution not to get bitten again, especially when...

, 76 of which have a "Red" Alert Level. A "Red" zone is considered a high-risk area with 10 or more cases.

I often wonder, am I being punished for being a lizard in my previous life, which ravenously discontinued lineages of mozzies? Do I attract mozzies because my blood is "sweet"? Will getting a UV-light bug zapper be my ultimate defence against dengue? It's not the sugar or sweetness in your blood that attracts the mosquito but your blood type. Studies have suggested that mosquitoes are attracted to individuals with Type O and Type B blood. If you find yourself under the constant attack of nasty bites, avoid wearing colours such as black or red - mosquitoes are attracted to them.Though both dengue and Covid-19 share similar symptoms, it is possible to be co-infected with both viruses at the same time.

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