Let’s prevent mosquito bites – world malaria day

MALARIA - PREVENT MOSQUITO BITES

According to WHO Health Report one in seven are at the risk of Malaria. India contributes 77% of the total malaria cases in Southeast Asia.

Malaria is a serious life threatening disease that transmitted through female Anopheles mosquito that primarily bites between the sleeping hours of 9pm and 5am.

Symptoms  High Fever  Sweating  Head-Ache  Diarrhea  Vomiting Some types of malaria may cause more serious problems, such as damage to the heart, lungs, kidneys, or brain and that can be deadly!

How to Prevent Malaria?  Avoid sleeping outside or in the vicinity of areas where mosquitoes like to live such as standing water, lakes, waste dumps etc.

 Check that the net is not damaged and always ensure it is properly tucked underneath your mattress.  Keep the air conditioning on, as mosquitoes tend to stay out of cool airconditioned rooms.  Use an insect spray containing in all living and sleeping areas, especially during evening and nighttime hours.  Wear long sleeve shirts and trousers in the evening and at night. The lesser the skin that is exposed the better it will be.  Insect repellent creams or lotions should be applied to any remaining exposed parts of the skin, especially in the evening and during the night. It is advisable to apply the repellent during the daytime also.  If you are using sunscreen, it should be applied first and the insect repellent second. The repellent will not work if you cover it with a thick layer of sunscreen.  If planning the trip ten do not forget to take the anti-malarial every day during the trip and do not stop taking it too early after your return.

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