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As a resident of Taman Sentosa, there are several cases of dengue fever in our area. There are several preventive measures that residents can take to curb the spread of dengue. Firstly,, as responsible residents, spend at least 10 minutes to clean our surroundings. For example, empty bottles or flower pots with water in it. We should clean the drains, cut tall grasses in our garden. Secondly, throw all empty cans or containers in the dustbins. This is to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in stagnant water. Moreover, we have to keep grass trimmed at all times. In this way mosquitoes do not have places to hide or breed. Besides that, use anti-larvae chemical such as Abate. It is an effective way to kill the eggs of mosquitoes. In addition, use mosquito repellent when we go outdoors It is an effective way to keep mosquitoes away. We can see the doctor immediately if we have fever, chills or headache. This is important because dengue fever is dangerous to our lives. Prevention is better than cure. As residents of Taman Sentosa, we have to be responsible to keep our surroundings clean and free from mosquitoes.