Prevent malaria while travelling
Due to advancement in the medical sectors, particularly in preventing and controlling malaria, the death rate is declining over the years. Despites, every year a good number of world populations are dying due to this mosquito-borne disease. Travellers are prone to malaria especially when visiting particular countries where the prevalence of malaria is very high. Here are some bits of advice for travellers to prevent malaria.
Learn about the malaria prevalent area:
Sub-Saharan Africa, Central and South America, South-East Asia, Pacific islands are top of the list of the high-risk areas for malaria. Pregnant lady and those whose spleen has been removed are at higher risk. A brief stay in this area is also risky.
Be safe from the mosquito bites:
Sleep in a screened room, spraying with insecticide, each evening. You can also use pyrethroid vaporizer. Alternately, you can sleep inside a bed-net impregnated with permethrin. Try to cover your hands and legs by wearing long-sleeved shirts and trousers. You can also apply diethyl toluamide containing repellant in the limbs.
Take prophylactic medicines before travelling:
There are several drugs which can be taken prior before travel. Although these drugs have a failure rate, it is recommended to take them before going to high risk here.
Be careful after travelling is finished:
If you are not feeling well up to 6 months after returning home from abroad, consult with your doctor without any more delay.
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