Malaria - 101 Ways to Fight Malaria

(I-Newswire) May 2, 2008 - In honor of world malaria day, a record label has created a list of 101 ways to help fight malaria.

1. Avoid Mosquitoes! Mosquitoes carry malaria and when they sting, infect you with the disease.

2. If possible, avoid living in or visiting areas at high risk for malaria

3. If you are traveling, take preventative medications

Lariam® and Malarone® are prescription drugs that can be used as prophylaxis. General a travelled will take the one of these drugs before, during, and after visiting to endemic areas.

4. Use insect repellent with a DEET concentration of 35%-50%

DEET was originally developed by the U.S. Army after World War II for wartime usage.
DEET can be purchased for $5-$15 from most outdoor stores and online at websites such as REI.COM.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found that DEET does not present a significant health risk to consumers when used properly.When using DEET, the EPA advises the following:

1. Read and follow all directions and precautions on this product label.
2. Do not apply over cuts, wounds, or irritated skin.
3. Do not apply to hands or near eyes and mouth of young children.
4. Do not allow young children to apply this product.
5. Use just enough repellent to cover exposed skin and/or clothing.
6. Do not use under clothing.
7. Avoid over-application of this product.
8. After returning indoors, wash treated skin with soap and water.
9. Wash treated clothing before wearing it again.
10. Use of this product may cause skin reactions in rare cases. The following additional statements will appear on the labels of all
11. aerosol and pump spray formulation labels:
12. Do not spray in enclosed areas.
13. To apply to face, spray on hands first and then rub on face. Do not spray directly onto face
Source of list: EPA

5. Wear long sleeve shirts and pants, preferably treated with permethrin,a synthetic chemical used as an insecticide

Permethrin can be purchased from most outdoors supply stores and online in a spray form that can be applied to garmets.

6. Sleep Under a Long Lasting Insecticide Treated Mosquito Net (LLITN)

Bednets are one of the most cost effective ways to preventing malaria. These nets are constructed of mesh and allow people in high risk areas to sleep safely at night, when the risk of infection is highest. Bednets cost approximately $5-$10.
Permanet® is one of several net manufacturers.

7. Re-impregnate your mosquito net every 6 months with insecticdes
Mosquito nets can be washed several times but eventually the insecticides are washed away.

8. If you have a high fever, chills, headache, nausea, fatigue, sweating, shaking, or vomitting, seek medical help immediately. When someone becomes infected with malaria, it is an emergency that requires immediate hospitalization.

9. If infected, consult with a physcian for medications:

10. If you are infected with malaria, there are several prescription drugs that can be used for treatment:

1. Artemether-lumefantrine
2. Artesunate-amodiaquine
3. Artesunate-mefloquine
4. Artesunate-Sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine
5. Atovaquone-proguanil
6. Quinine Chloroquine
7. Cotrifazid
8. Doxycycline
9. Mefloquine
10. Primaquine
11. Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine
12. Hydroxychloroquine

To view this entire list, visit http://www.savemysoulcd.com/malaria/

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