Malaria

Malaria is found in most tropical and subtropical areas, but is most prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, where the risk of infection is highest.
There is currently no vaccine available against malaria.

Prevention:
Malaria is best prevented by avoiding mosquito bites as much as possible. The malaria mosquito bites mainly between sunset and sunrise.

The risk of infection via mosquito bites is greatly reduced by sleeping under an insecticide-treated mosquito net hung above the bed. The net should be tight and without holes and should be tucked under the mattress or mattress pad. The net should be rolled up during the day so that mosquitoes cannot enter when it is not in use.

Infection can also be prevented with malaria medication, which kills the parasites if they enter the body. For advice, contact the clinic (Link to malaria section under travel pharmacy)

If you become ill with fever after returning from a trip, it is important to inform your doctor about where and when you have been traveling.

If you have traveled in a malaria area, you should be aware that malaria starts at the earliest 7 days after entering a malaria area and typically starts 10-14 days after you have been infected. However, in rare cases, malaria can appear six months to a year after traveling to a malaria area.

No malaria medication prevents malaria 100 percent, which is why malaria cannot be ruled out even if you have taken the correct preventive medication while traveling.