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Malaria Raises Concerns For International Travelers
If you are traveling outside of the USA, Canada and Western Europe you may be at risk for malaria. Over 30,000 American and European travelers are infected every year. It includes a 4 - 20% mortality rate.

Malaria is still a great killer. People who have malaria experience flu-like symptoms such as for example chills, fever, body aches, shaking and extreme sweating.

Travelers to sub-Saharan Africa are under the greatest risk; but all travelers to countries with malaria may come down with this deadly disease.

What areas of travel and what seasons of travel raise the risk of malarial infection?

most malarial transmission occurs in rural areas
mosquitoes breed more in low altitudes (coastal areas) with warm temperatures
rainy seasons draw out mosquitoes
most tropical and semi-tropical countries have malaria mosquitoes
dusk may be the worst time because most tourists are not yet inside their rooms at this time
How do i prevent catching malaria?
before website travel, get yourself a prescription from your own doctor for malaria medicine
apply to your skin mosquito repellent with at the very least 17-35% Deet - especially spray your feet and ankles when eating at a restaurant
wear light colored long pants and shirts when outside in the evening
spray the bedroom an hour before bedtime - mosquitoes hide in dark corners, drapes and wet bathrooms
mosquito coils are effective and may be bought locally (some countries use a power anti-mosquito device; also can be bought locally)
How can I be sure if the country I'm traveling to is really a malaria hot zone?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has an interactive data map that presents areas of the world infected with malaria, seasons once the risk increases, and recommended methods to prevent the disease, http://www.who.int/ith/en/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also offers you travel health information at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list.aspx
We advise that you immediately seek diagnosis and treatment in the event that you develop a fever seven days or more after entering a malaria-risk area. Travel cover will cover you up to 6 months after returning home for diseases incurred overseas. If you are first diagnosed and treated in your travel country.

Talk to get more info as Good Neighbor Insurance in what types of international travel cover cover costs back home for diseases - like malaria - incurred overseas.

Email Jeff Gulleson at Good Neighbor Insurance for advice on international travel insurance and malaria.
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