Mosquito control workers cannot eliminate dengue mosquito breeding in all homes and businesses in north Queensland and so an important element of dengue management is the education of members of the public about their role in eliminating dengue mosquito breeding at home and protecting themselves from dengue.
Education programs use media releases, public relations, advertising, promotional materials (brochures, posters), training sessions and information sheets. Programs are either targeted at the general community or specific community settings such as schools, work sites and travellers' hostels...
In July 2005 Queensland Health launched a new dengue fever prevention campaign, after a survey revealed only one-third of Cairns and Townsville residents took steps to get rid of dengue mosquito breeding sites.
The campaign features a poster, brochure, bin stickers and fridge magnet urging residents to get rid of mosquito breeding sites and use insect repellent.
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 Brochure  Poster 
 Bin stickers |
 Care at home  Newspaper clipping |
For information on more dengue fever resources, please contact Tropical Population Health Services.
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