Moving To South Africa

The most important thing we must stress is that we are not doctors and it is therefore essential that you talk to your doctor about malaria prevention before traveling to a malaria area. The following information is not intended to replace the one issued by your doctor. Many visitors travel to Africa every year and with the judicious use of prophylactic drugs are able to enjoy a great holiday. This document is written to provide you with information rather than put you off!

Prevention and treatment of malaria

One rule: avoid being bitten

Rule number one of Malaria prevention is that if you do not get bitten, you will not get malaria. Unfortunately, the female Anopheles mosquito that transmits Malaria is a low foam and silence buzz to alert you to its presence. Mosquitoes can bite at any time of day, but they are usually most active at dawn and at dusk. Use spray repellents and wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants in the morning and evening. Mosquitoes can bite through thin clothing, so it is important to spray the insects on the skin Repellant covered and uncovered skin.

Most lodges and examined the doors, window screens, air conditioning and fans. These all help you to prevent biting, but should not be used on their own.

Second rule: the tablets against malaria

It should be noted that no prophylactic against malaria is 100% efficient as the malaria parasite has become resistant to different drugs. It is therefore essential that you talk to your doctor or travel clinic to advise you on the best prophylactic for you. Travelers should remember to take pills regularly and continue taking the prescribed dose of tablets, even after they have left the area where malaria.

Chloroquine, proguanil and Maloprim: malaria in parts of Africa (north of South Africa) have become resistant chloroquine and therefore these drugs are decreasing in popularity and people are less less to take.

Mefloquine (Larium): For many years Larium took some beating. It's a very effective malaria prophylaxis, but it must be carefully taught, patients with a history of psychiatric disorders can have nasty side effects.

Malarone: This prophylaxis has virtually no side effects and with a single daily dose, it is becoming increasingly popular choice for travelers. In addition, Malarone has been launched in the United Kingdom in a formulation of the child and the first malaria tablet designed just for children. It also authorized the United States, Denmark and is becoming more available across Europe. children's version is chewable once daily dosage should be started one day before the trip.

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This is the prophylaxis we recommend - but suggested to check your personal ability with your doctor before you travel.

Doxycycline: This is an antibiotic and for many people it provides a perfectly valid alternative to the conventional tablets fight against malaria. However, doxycycline may make you particularly sensitive to the sun, and the effects of antibiotics on contraceptive tablets are well documented. Be warned travelers can ... return of their vacation with more of a tan!

Garlic, Vitamin B, Chilli: These are all tails old woman and certainly should not be used as a prevention against malaria!

Rule 3: Look out for symptoms and complete your course condoms!

If your return or for the rest of your trip, you experience flu-like symptoms (nausea and vomiting, chills, fever, sweating, headache or muscle pain), you should be tested for malaria just to be safe. Malaria responds well.