Nevertheless, progress is being made in the development of vaccines that may protect against all four serotypes. At present, the only method of controlling or preventing dengue is to combat the mosquito vector (Aedes aegypti) which breeds primarily in man-made containers that retain water. Essential elements of a comprehensive and effective prevention and control program must include:
1. A comprehensive and effective surveillance of vector (Aedes aegypti) densities and disease (Dengue) transmission.

2. Developing selective and sustainable vector control programs, including preparedness for emergency control following a natural disaster;

3. Strengthening local capacity for assessment of the social cultural economic and environmental factors that lead to increased vector densities and increased transmission of disease;

4. Mobilization of other community public health sectors to incorporate dengue prevention and control elements in their goals and activities; and

5. Sustained research in vector control utilizing the Internet and satellite imagery.