Mission to Bolivia and Peru 2009 - Malaria Prevention
Mosquito Nets
Mosquito nets greatly reduce the infection rate
and transmission of malaria. The nets are often treated with an insecticide designed to kill the
mosquito before it has time to search for a way past the net. Female mosquitoes
that transmit malaria bite mainly during the evening and night.
Other Measures
Personal insect protective measures will reduce your
risk of being bitten:
- Stay in well-screened or completely enclosed, air-conditioned accommodation;
- Limit the amount of exposed skin. Wear long-sleeved
shirts (tightly weaved material, sleeves down, buttoned/zipped up, tucked into
pants) and long pants (tucked into socks or footwear)
- light-coloured clothing may be less attractive to some mosquitoes and make
mosquitoes more noticeable
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DEET-based products used as repellents on exposed skin. The higher
the concentration of DEET in the repellent formulation, the longer the duration of
protection. Formulations over 30% are not currently available in Canada.
