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With blood thirsty mosquitoes swarming the hot tropics, backpackers to malaria endemic areas would naturally be sprayed head-to-toe with mosquito repellent and armed with anti-malaria pills, right? Alas, this is not the case. Most of the 1,298 U.S. cases of malaria reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2008 did not take proper preventive precautions.
Malaria is a serious infection that can progress rapidly and kill. Worldwide, there were an estimated 247 million malaria infections in 2006 that resulted in nearly a million deaths. Prevention involving personal protective measures and anti-malarial pills are highly effective and travelers to any of the 109 endemic countries should heed them. Don't be a statistic. If you plan to backpack the tropics, be travel savvy and protect yourself from malaria.
1. Avoid mosquito bites
- Stay in well-screened rooms.
- Sleep under bed nets and wear clothes treated with insecticide (e.g. permethrin).
- Wear insect repellent. CDC recommends DEET 30−50% (e.g., Off!, Cutter, Sawyer, and Ultrathon™). Picardin 20% (Sawyer™ Insect Repellent) is also an effective alternative. Most repellants are water soluble so reapply frequently if swimming or sweating a lot.
- Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts to reduce the amount of exposed skin.
- Avoid the outdoors between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
- Take anti-malaria pills
- The type of anti-malaria pill you need depends on the country you visit, local pattern of drug resistance, and personal medical conditions. On the CDC website, you can find malaria information by country along with CDC recommended medication regimens.
- The emergence of drug resistance worldwide has complicated anti-malaria recommendations, and the CDC recommends consulting a travel specialist. Click here for links to U.S. travel medicine clinics. The International Society of Travel Medicine is another great resource.
- Some anti-malaria medications have to be taken at least 1−2 weeks prior to travel and continued for up to a month after leaving the endemic country. You can still get malaria if you do not take the pills consistently or complete the entire course. Make sure you follow your doctor's advice on how to take the anti-malaria pills.
- Know the symptoms of malaria
- Malaria causes fever and flu-like symptoms.
- Symptoms can occur within a week of exposure or even several months after leaving an endemic area.
- Seek medical attention
- Malaria can be treated effectively if caught early. The key is to see a doctor as soon as you have symptoms.
- REMEMBER − No anti-malaria medication is 100% effective.
- If you develop a fever during or after travel, you need to see a doctor immediately.
- Tell your doctor that you may have been exposed to malaria. It is important to report your travel history in the first year following exposure to an endemic area.
- If you have general questions about malaria or malaria prevention, you can call the CDC Malaria Hotline at (770) 488-7788.
Dr. Bic Dang is a travel writer for BackpackForever.com, a community of backpackers working together to turn their travel experiences into sustainable income. Backpack Forever travel guides offer budget travel tips and advice on destinations worldwide. To read more travel stories like this, go to http://www.backpackforever.com/newsroom/, or to find out how you can get paid while traveling, go to http://www.backpackforever.com/make_money_with_bf.php.
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Sea Eagle 380xd Inflatable Kayak $899 Sea Eagle 380x inflatable kayak. 12'4" long, holds 2 adults. Rated for up to class 4 whitewater. |
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340xd Explorer Kayak $849 2 person inflatable kayak, great for camping and whitewater. |
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Deluxe Kayak Seat $39 Deluxe Kayak Seat. A great kayak seat that provides extra back support for paddling or rowing. Works in all of our kayaks. |
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SE370 Deluxe Kayak $349 12 ft kayak featuring:Self bailing drain valveThree deluxe one-way valvesLashed down inflatable spray skirtsI-beam construction floor2 skegs on the bottom for better tracking & speed Pressure Gauge and Repair KitBow & Stern Grab Line3 year warranty |
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A Woman Paddles a Sea Kayak at Dusk $39.99 Skip Brown A Woman Paddles a Sea Kayak at Dusk - Photographic Print |
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Women in Double Sea Kayak in Banksia Bay $24.99 Andrew Peacock Women in Double Sea Kayak in Banksia Bay - Photographic Print |
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Camping Next to a Glacier on a Sea Kayak Trip $39.99 Kate Thompson Camping Next to a Glacier on a Sea Kayak Trip - Photographic Print |
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Woman Paddles Her Sea Kayak on a Lake $39.99 Skip Brown Woman Paddles Her Sea Kayak on a Lake - Photographic Print |
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Exploring by Sea Kayak the Harriman Fiord, Alaska $34.99 Bill Hatcher Exploring by Sea Kayak the Harriman Fiord, Alaska - Photographic Print |
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Sea Kayak Ornament $17 Sea Kayak Ornament. Set includes 4 ornaments. Great fun item!. Keeps your child entertained and engaged. Great gifts for your little adorable ones. Brand: Outside Inside Type: Ornaments Color: Multi-Color Material: Resin |
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395ps PaddleSki $899 2 person inflatable rowing catamaran kayak. Great for sea kayaking! |
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The Strip-Built Sea Kayak $19.95 Although books on strip building canoes abound, this is among the first to adapt the technique to crafting attractive, functional kayaks. Using high-quality, computer-generated illustrations and photographs to explain key techniques, the book provides complete plans and measurements for three different kayaks: 1) A simple solo craft for beginners, 2) A high-performance solo kayak for intermediate paddlers, and 3) A tandem design for two paddlers. With its easy-to-follow guidance and instructions, The Strip-Built Sea Kayak makes top-notch kayaks accessible to budget-minded paddlers. |
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Sea Eagle KAYAKANCHKIT Sea Eagle Kayak Anchor Kit $63.18 Sea Eagle Sea Eagle Kayak Anchor Kit KAYAKANCHKIT. Mushroom Anchor Kit for Kayaks. Includes Mushroom Anchor and 25 ft. |
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Rave Sea Rebel Inflatable Kayak $189.99 RAVE SEA REBEL INFLATABLE KAYAKSea Rebel KayakEnjoy the lake, river or stream with RAVE's NEW inflatable kayak! You'll be comfortable fishing, relaxing, or traversing in the recumbent style sling seat with adjustable backrest.Lightweight and easy to carry for portaging and tracks straight with 3 bot |
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Sea Eagle 380x Deluxe Kayak $2325.8 Get out on the water with the Sea Eagle 380x 2-person inflatable deluxe kayak. This deluxe package includes a pump, paddles and everything else you need to get out quickly and easily. The kayak has an I-beam floor for rigidity and is set-up with front and rear spray skirts with water deflector guards and rope lacingFour self-draining valvesInflates in eight minutesThis package features an NMMA-certified kayak Two AB30 paddlesTwo DKS seatsFoot pumpKayak carry bagRepair kit and instructionsExterior size: 12 feet 6 inches long x 3 feet 1 inch wideInterior size: 11 feet 9 inches long x 1 feet 3 inches wide |
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Sea Eagle 420x Deluxe Kayak $2584.52 The Sea Eagle 420x Kayak Deluxe package features an NMMA-certified kayak and accessories. You will get on the water quick as this kayak inflates in 9 minutes.Four high-capacity, self-bailing drain valvesRemovable inflatable seatsFront and rear spray skirts with water deflector guards and rope lacingSeparate I-beam floor for rigidity6 D-rings to secure seat for 1 or 2 people1-way valves on main chambersCarry bag, repair kit, and instructionsExterior size: 14' x 3'1Interior size: 13'4 x 1'3Deflated: 31 inches x 21 inches x 10 inchesTube Diameter: 11.5 inchesCapacity: 2-3 adults or 855 poundsWeight: 54 poundsModel number: 420_xkDNMMA certifiedDeluxe package includesSea Eagle 420x KayakTwo (2) AB30 paddlesTwo (2) DKS seatsFoot pumpKayak carry bagRepair kit and instructions |
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Outside Inside 148546 Sea Kayak Ornament $21.86 Sea Kayak Ornament. Set includes 4 ornaments. Great fun item. Keeps your child entertained and engaged. Great gifts for your little adorable ones. |
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Sea Kayak Trip From Valdez Harbor to Columbia Glacier, Alaska, USA $24.99 Julie Eggers Sea Kayak Trip From Valdez Harbor to Columbia Glacier, Alaska, USA - Photographic Print |
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Reflection in Water of Man Climbing on Large Rocks near a Sea Kayak $39.99 Kate Thompson Reflection in Water of Man Climbing on Large Rocks near a Sea Kayak - Photographic Print |
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Sea Kayak and Taiaroa Head Lighthouse, near Dunedin, New Zealand $29.99 David Wall Sea Kayak and Taiaroa Head Lighthouse, near Dunedin, New Zealand - Photographic Print |
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Sea Kayak Silhouette on Potomac River, Cabin John, Maryland $39.99 Skip Brown Sea Kayak Silhouette on Potomac River, Cabin John, Maryland - Photographic Print |
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Sea-Kayak Bow Parts the Rippled Water of the Blackwater River $39.99 Skip Brown Sea-Kayak Bow Parts the Rippled Water of the Blackwater River - Photographic Print |
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Exploring in a Sea Kayak a Calm Bay Off the Prince William Sound, Alaska $34.99 Bill Hatcher Exploring in a Sea Kayak a Calm Bay Off the Prince William Sound, Alaska - Photographic Print |
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The Kayak Companion $10.95 In The Kayak Companion, Joe Glickman, a two-time member of the U.S. National Marathon Kayak Team, teaches beginners the basic techniques for all kinds of kayaking - sea, touring, and recreational. For more experienced kayakers, he offers expert advice on how to navigate in all kinds of waters and weathers. And kayakers of every skill level will appreciate Glickman's candid assessments of the various types of boats; how to read a compass; troubleshooting in lousy weather; and how to deal with lightning, big fish, and marauding powerboats. As Glickman discusses kayaking techniques, he weaves in stories of his own adventures, including such magical moments as the time when he saw a magnificent moon rise over New York City's Jamaica Bay and the day he almost made a fatal error during a ferocious 12-hour blizzard in Montana. The Kayak Companion not only gives kayakers essential information, it also inspires enthusiasm for one of the fastest-growing sports in North America. |
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Sea Eagle 420x Pro Kayak $2972.59 The Sea Eagle 420x Kayak is NMMA-certified and includes all the accessories that you need to get out there. This kayak inflates in 9 minutes and can hold up to 855 pounds.Four high-capacity, self-bailing drain valvesRemovable inflatable seatsFront and rear spray skirts with water deflector guards and rope lacingSeparate I-beam floor for rigiditySix (6) D-rings to secure seat for 1 or 2 peopleOne-way valves on main chambersCarry bag, repair kit, and instructionsExterior size: 14' x 3'1Interior size: 13'4 x 1'3Deflated: 31 inches x 21 inches x 10 inchesTube Diameter: 11.5 inchesCapacity: 2-3 adults or 855 poundsWeight: 54 poundsModel number: 420_xkDNMMA certifiedDeluxe package includesSea Eagle 420x KayakTwo (2) AB30 paddlesTwo (2) TBS seatsFoot pumpStern bag and bow bagKayak carry bagRepair kit and instructions |
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Sea Eagle DKS Sea Eagle Deluxe Kayak Seat $68.8 Deluxe Kayak Seat. A great kayak seat that provides extra back support for paddling or rowing. Works in all of our kayaks. Inflates to 3 H and is 15 W at the base. |
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Sea Foam Sea Foam 12oz Sea Foam Deep Creep SEAFDC14 $9.19 12oz sea foam deep creep Cleans, penetrates, and lubricates Safe, fast, and reliable A multitude of uses in the shop, boating, small engines, sporting goods, or around the house Penetrates rusted parts and disperses moisture protection metal surfaces Cleans and lubricates air tools, guns, locks, pulleys, hinges, wheels, toys, and much more Cleans carbon and air intakes De-ices and lubricates door locks Cleans adhesives and grease Removes road tar Engine fogger Starter spray and lube Sprays upside down 12 oz. aerosol Brand #: Sea Foam SEAFDC14 UPC: 018812000033 Keywords: lubricant cleaner engine treatment deep creep motor penetrant sea foam |
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Mcgraw Hill 103903 Complete Sea Kayak Touring by Jonathan Hanson $33.44 Complete Sea Kayak Touring is the perfect guide for the newly proficient sea kayaker who s ready to move on to the next level of adventure. It covers everything from boats and gear to paddling techniques rescues and recoveries navigation planni |
