Out Of Africa

The most important thing we must stress is that we are not doctors and it is therefore essential that you talk to your doctor about malaria prevention before traveling to a malaria area. The following information is not intended to replace the one issued by your doctor. Many visitors travel to Africa every year and with the judicious use of prophylactic drugs are able to enjoy a great holiday. This document is written to provide you with information rather than put you off!

Prevention and treatment of malaria

One rule: avoid being bitten

Rule number one of Malaria prevention is that if you do not get bitten, you will not get malaria. Unfortunately, the female Anopheles mosquito that transmits malaria is a low foam and silence buzz to alert you to its presence. Mosquitoes can bite at any time of day, but they are usually most active at dawn and dusk. Use spray repellents and wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants in the morning and evening. Mosquitoes can bite through thin clothing, so it is important to spray the insects on the skin Repellant covered and uncovered skin.

Most lodges have examined the doors and windows, screens, air conditioning and fans. These all help you to prevent biting, but should not be used on their own.

Second rule: the tablets against malaria

It should be noted that no prophylactic against malaria is 100% effective as the malaria parasite has become resistant to different drugs. It is therefore essential that you talk to your doctor or travel clinic to advise you on the best prophylactic for you. Travelers should remember to take pills regularly and continue taking the prescribed dose of tablets, even after they have left the area where malaria.

Chloroquine, proguanil and Maloprim: malaria in parts of Africa (north of South Africa) have become resistant chloroquine and therefore these drugs are decreasing in popularity and people are less less to take.

Mefloquine (Larium): For many years Larium took some beating. This is a very effective malaria prophylaxis, but it must be carefully taught, patients with a history of psychiatric disorders can have unpleasant side effects.

Malarone: This prophylaxis has virtually no side effects and with a single daily dose, it is becoming increasingly popular choice for travelers. In addition, Malarone has been launched in the United Kingdom in a formulation of the child and the first malaria tablet designed just for children. It is also approved in the United States, Denmark and is increasingly available in Europe. children's version is chewable once daily dosage should be started one day before the trip.

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This is our recommended prophylaxis - but suggests checking your personal ability with your doctor before travel.

Doxycycline: This is an antibiotic and for many people it provides a perfectly valid alternative to the conventional tablets fight against malaria. However, doxycycline may make you particularly sensitive to the sun, and the effects of antibiotics on contraceptive tablets are well documented. Be warned travelers can ... return of their vacation with more of a tan!

Garlic, Vitamin B, Chilli: These are all tails old woman and certainly should not be used as a prevention against malaria!

Rule 3: Look out for symptoms and complete your course of condoms!

If your return or for the rest of your trip, you experience flu-like symptoms (nausea and vomiting, chills, fever, sweating, headache or muscle pain), you should be tested for malaria just to be safe. Malaria responds well.