Malaria prevention is a key component of safe travel and it is therefore important to pick the correct malaria tablets for you.
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Symptoms & Malaria Prevention
Symptoms of malaria are similar to that off the flu and include fever, headaches, sweating, joint pain, diarrhea and a general feeling of unwellness.
Symptoms of malaria can take a week to develop however on occasions can even take up to one year. It is therefore vital to mention to the doctor areas you have traveled if any symptoms were to develop.
If you experience any symptoms of malaria after a returning from a trip seek medical attention and tell the doctor about your recent travel history.
Additional Information
Awareness of Risk It is important to check whether malaria prevention is recommended for countries you are visiting. Check the Fit For Travel or Travel Health Pro (NATHNAC) websites. In low-risk malaria areas, antimalarials may be considered for a small subset of travelers who are at a higher risk of catching malaria. These may include long-term travelers visiting friends and relatives, elderly over the age of 70, immunosuppressed patients, pregnant women and young children.
Travelers with an absent or poorly functioning spleen should ideally not travel to malaria risk areas no matter how low the risk however where travel is essential the ABCD rule should be strictly followed and the patient should contact the clinic to purchase tablets.
Bite Prevention This is a key component to reduce bites and in turn reduce the risk of catching malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases; If you are not in an air conditioning room sleep under a mosquito net (link to mosquito nets) treated with an insecticide. Make sure you are wearing an effective mosquito spray with a minimum of 50% DEET (link to sprays) or other equivalent products (link)
Chemoprophylaxis It is firstly important in picking the right malaria tablet for you and the country you are visiting. If you are unsure please contact the clinic for advice. When taking anti-malaria medication:
• Follow the instructions carefully and read the leaflet provided • Continue taking the medicine as prescribed after returning from your trip
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