Malaria fears
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 370
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Malaria fears
I am looking for advice and facts on malaria. I have searched this forum and I have looked elsewhere online. I know that nothing is 100% effective. I am just concerned because I am one of those people who CONSTANTLY gets bitten--even with deet, proper clothing, etc.
We are staying at Anjajavy in Madagascar.
Do I have no chance? Any advice would be aprpeciated.
Thanks.
We are staying at Anjajavy in Madagascar.
Do I have no chance? Any advice would be aprpeciated.
Thanks.
#3
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
In the early mornings and late afternoon/evenings, dress up long sleeves, trousers and socks. The parts that stick out spray with DEET stuff. Burn citronella candles/oil lamps (you get some nice travel ones in a tin).
Eating lots of garlic before you go and while there will help keep them away too.
Make sure you mention to your doctor you were in a malaria-area SHOULD you get symptoms (flu like) around 2 weeks after your visit. They should then do a blood test. Then they can treat it quickly.
A mozzie net is a good idea for sleeping - http://www.african-safari-journals.c...o-netting.html
and oh yes, coils that you can burn in your room (not in a tent) before you go to bed.
Eating lots of garlic before you go and while there will help keep them away too.
Make sure you mention to your doctor you were in a malaria-area SHOULD you get symptoms (flu like) around 2 weeks after your visit. They should then do a blood test. Then they can treat it quickly.
A mozzie net is a good idea for sleeping - http://www.african-safari-journals.c...o-netting.html
and oh yes, coils that you can burn in your room (not in a tent) before you go to bed.
#5
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,367
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I am told this is an excellent book on Malaria. Just recently published.
www.struik.co.za/book.book.detail.action?id=1540
www.struik.co.za/book.book.detail.action?id=1540
#6
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 81
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Shari - I just returned from Botswana, Zambia and South Africa. I too am a favorite for the mosquitos (I think it is the pasty white skin), but I took the Malarone as directed as well as using the deet (35%) and sleeping under mosquito nets. I actually got bitten less here than I do at home. Please don't miss up the opportunity to travel to an exciting place because of the malaria risks. The medication is pretty effective.
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
meandmrwhat
Africa & the Middle East
17
Jul 6th, 2011 01:46 PM
MariMari
Africa & the Middle East
5
Jan 5th, 2005 03:17 AM