Cast Off Dengue: Use of Insect Repellent for Dengue Prevention
CPD Unit: 1 Point | 
1 Hour | 
13 Jun 2025
Overview
About this course
Dengue is a common vector-borne disease that affects millions of people annually. The DOH multi-prong 4S
strategy is geared towards the prevention, early recognition, and timely intervention of dengue fever.
This e-learning module reviews the pathophysiology and transmission of dengue virus, its clinical
manifestations and management. It also discusses the role of environmental and self-protection preventive
measures, such as the use of insect repellents, in the control of dengue.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to:
- know the disease burden and transmission of dengue
- recognize the clinical manifestations of dengue, especially the warning signs
- familiarize with the stepwise approach to the management of dengue
- understand the Enhanced 4S Strategy by DOH for prevention of dengue, especially the role of repellents
Topics covered
- Global burden of dengue
- Transmission of dengue virus
- Clinical manifestations and warning signs of dengue
- Stepwise approach to the management and prevention of dengue using the DOH Enhanced 4S Strategy
- Role of insect repellents and sprays in the control of dengue
Reviewer for this course
Leisa Jeanne Kaye G. Yee, MD, FPCP, DPSMID
Internal Medicine – Infectious Disease Specialist
1 CPD Point Available
- Score at least 80% on the quiz.
- A certificate can be downloaded upon successful completion of the quiz. Please use the information on the certificate to claim your CPD points.
Keywords: dengue, dengue virus, vector-borne diseases, dengue fever, mosquitoes, insect repellents, preventive measures
This module was independently developed by MIMS and brought to you through an educational partnership with SC Johnson.
