SELF-PROTECTION AGAINST MALARIA

Malaria mosquitoes are found in hilly and forested areas of Thailand .If you are visiting such areas and plan to stay overnight or after sunset ,the following instructions for self-protection are strongly recommended :

1.Protection against mosquito bites is the main tactic
Always sleep under a bed net : Malaria mosquitoes bite at night ,even when they do not seem to be present . Thai word for bed net is "moong" You can increase the protectIve effect by using bed nets that had been treated by insect repellent (inpregnated bed nets)
Use Insect repellents when not under bed net : Apply repellent on exposed parts of the body at regular intervals ( every 3-4 hours ) after sunset. Repellents are available at any local drug store. Ask for " Yah Tah Gahn Yoong"

2. Blood examination after returning from malarious areas
Any fever following a trip to forested areas should be considered possible malaria. Free blood examination and prompt treatment are available at the following facilities.

Malaria OffIce

Provincial or District Hospital

Hospital for Tropical Diseases ,420/6 Rajavithi Road,Bangkok
3.MalarIa chemoprophylaxis is not recommended
No drugs can protect you against malaria infection. More over, side effects of these drugs may cause unnecessary discomfort.