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are advised that the Kruger National Park and adjoining areas fall within the malaria area, and precautionary measures should be taken when entering this area. Recent Opinion polls have indicated that the chance of the average visitor getting malaria is about 1 in

24000. In South Africa you may only get antimalaria tablets from a physician.

Safety measures for visitors Most malaria cases happen within the rainy season between Oct and May, with-the months February to May being the maximum risk period. During these months visitors are suggested to make use of antimalarial medication. Minimize the contact with mosquitoes by utilizing repellent materials including Tabard or possibly a number of other commodities, burning mosquito coils or using vaporizing mats, and wearing shoes and socks during the night.

vaporizer for herbs - Malaria offers the most important danger to travellers to many tropical countries. Take anti-malaria pills as advised before, during and after travel. The disease is sent by-the bite of infected mosquitoes and may prove fatal. Travellers to malarias areas should be made aware of the chance and should take stringent precautions against being bitten by mosquitoes. These precautions should contain the use of safe and successful pest repellents on the skin, plug in bug nets and insecticide vaporizers (preferably impregnated with a residual insecticide). It is important that travellers to these places take the right anti-malarial prophylactic pills. Professional guidance should be sought as the pills suggested may change from area to area.

Transmission and Symptoms

Malaria is a severe disorder which is transmitted to people by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Signs may include temperature and ili, including weariness, headache, muscle aches, and chills.

Malaria can frequently be prevented by using antimalarial medications and by using personal safety measures to prevent mosquito bites.

Nonetheless, notwithstanding all protective measures, travelers may still develop malaria.

Malaria symptoms will happen at-least 7 to 9 days after being injured by an infected mosquito. Temperature in the first week of traveling in a region is unlikely to be malaria however, any fever should be promptly evaluated.

Should you come down with flu-like symptoms either during, or within four to six weeks after, your visit to a malaria region, seek a doctor's guidance promptly.

Malaria is almost always a serious infection and may become a fatal illness. If you become ill with a temperature or flu like illness either while traveling in-a area or when you return home (for up to 1 year), you must seek immediate medical attention and should tell the doctor your vacation history..

If you are traveling to a malaria area, you'll have to consider the following precautions

Apply insect repellent to uncovered epidermis - recommended repellents contain 20 percent-35 percent DEET or TABARD and there are certainly a lot of brands available on the market.

Wear long sleeved clothing and long pants if you're outdoors at night.

Utilize a mosquito net in case your tent or room isn't screened or air-conditioned and spray pesticide or burn a mosquito coil before going to bed.

Take pills to the malaria recommended for the area you are traveling to, and keep taking them before course is complete.

Travel Clinics provide a comprehensive malaria avoidance plan. You can also visit [http//www.malaria.org.za/risk.htm].

Southern Africa Malaria Risk by Nation

Botswana Hazard north of 21 latitude south in-the northern districts of Central, Chobe, Ngamiland, North East, and Okavango. Lesotho No danger.

South Africa

Swaziland Hazard in all lowlands.

Malaria is a severe disease. Malaria occur in the rainy season between October and May so plan for it and take antimalaria tablets.

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