Protecting Yourself From Malaria

One very common disease that you can’t get an injection for is malaria – which is transmitted by mosquitoes in tropical climes. Your doctor should be able to recommend you one of several courses of anti-malarial tablets. Though be warned that these usually need to be taken several days before and after as well as during your trip.

If you are going somewhere where malaria is rife you can protect yourself against further by following a few basic guidelines:

1. Cover your arms and legs with suitable clothing during the evening.
2. Sleep under a mosquito net and preferably sleep in a room with nets at the windows.
3. Burn an anti-mosquito coil in the evenings to repel the insects – but be careful not to leave it unattended.
4. Mosquitoes breed in areas of stagnant water, so try and avoid these.
5. Frequently spray yourself with anti-mosquito spray.