Introduction:
Long
Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLIN) provides you best protection against malaria. They
are widely use all over the word and specially in the African disaster affected areas. According to experts,
people who want to be protected against malaria should sleep under these nets.
How to use LLINs properly:
It has
been observed that people in relief camps, don’t take proper care of these
nets. Like children play in them, people use them as mats. Sometimes they wash them
regularly. If you don’t maintain them properly, then you surely have to replace
them.
They protect us against many diseases:
The long lasting insecticidal nets protect us against many diseases like dengue,
malaria and Chikungunya. The inhabitants of relief camps must understand the
importance of these nets. They have to realize the fact that these are limited
in number and are not given new ones.
Material:
These long
lasting insecticidal nets are made of cotton threads, polyester, and polyethylene, etc. When you are
shopping for them, always check the quality of nylon thread and its density.
The net will not be considered long lasting, if the threads are woven loosely.
LLINs made of cotton threads:
There
are specially designed insecticidal nets for hot weather conditions
that are made of cotton threads. These are very helpful in breathing as
compared to those that are made of polyester or nylon material.
Check quality before buying:
You need
to check the quality of nets before you purchase them. The World Health
Organization (WHO) has defined the standards for effective ones. If you are
buying these insecticidal nets for relief purpose, then you need
to check its quality first.
Conclusion:
The long
lasting insecticidal nets have made it possible in decreasing number of
malaria patients. The experts are trying to increase the longevity of these
nets. There are many benefits of them, so you need to check their quality
before you buy.
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