Latest reports on the fatal dengue infection reveal an increase in the number of cases per year, in India from 60,000 in 2009 to 188,401 in 2017. Dengue is not just like any other fever, and negligence can claim lives. The fever is caused by a female Aedes aegypti mosquito bite, who is active during the daytime.

The Aedes cannot fly high enough over our mid-knees area and hence, taking precautions by wearing full length lowers or knee-length socks can help prevent the disease to some extent.

The mosquitoes are born in clean stagnating water bodies, maintaining the hygiene of our surroundings can go a long way in preventing the disease. A vaccine is available in the market but can be expensive.

Some common household remedies to help the body recover include the use and intake of papaya leaves, giloy herb, goldenseal herb, neem and basil leaves.

The medical treatment can be expensive since it requires constant nursing on the changing temperatures. At the minimum, it costs about Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 60,000, and it can go upwards depending on the severity of the case and location where you stay. Dengue fever insurance covers you against the deadly disease.

Bajaj Finserv hospital cash cover is one of the top health insurance policy in india that offers insurance for patients infected by dengue. The dengue fever insurance policy covers all the medical expenses of the admitted patient which must be presented as a bill while claiming. The plan offers a cover of up to Rs. 1 lakh at just for Rs. 322 per annum. The charges may vary per the age of the individual. The policy excludes the first 30 days of the policy period and does not cater to any pre-existing disease.

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