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May Health Tip: Summer Travel Means Preparing for Countries with Malaria
As summer approaches and we prepare for our vacations, we must be aware that many parts of the world are experiencing disease’s not common in the US. One of these diseases is malaria.
Sometimes a simple ounce of prevention can be the difference between having a great vacation and having one filled with despair. This interesting article, presented by the Centers for Disease Control, discusses outbreaks of malaria and its prevention.
Robert S. Oller, D.O.
Chief Executive Officer
Division of Clinical Operations
Traveling? Prepare for Countries with Malaria
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov/)
Think you can’t get malaria? Think again. Although malaria outbreaks in the U.S. have not occurred for some time, travelers can still acquire the disease when they visit other parts of the world. You are at risk anytime you travel to a tropical or subtropical area with Anopheles mosquitoes that carry malaria parasites. But malaria is preventable. Before traveling, check out the Malaria Information by Country Table to determine if malaria is present in the country you are traveling to. Consult a health care provider to determine if you need to take a prescription medicine to prevent malaria. During your travels, make sure to prevent mosquito bites through the use of repellents, protective clothing, and insecticide-treated bed nets. If you become ill with a fever or flu-like illness while traveling, and up to 1 year after returning home, you should immediately seek professional medical care. You should tell your health care provider that you have been traveling in an area where malaria transmission occurs and ask to be tested.
Related Links
- Malaria FAQs
- Malaria and Travelers
- CDC Health Information for International Travel (the Yellow Book)