Malaria is a viral disease that spreads through mosquito bites. A person can be affected by it multiple times in their life. Tap to read effective tips to protect yourself from malaria.
How does malaria spread?
Malarial fever or malaria, is a mosquito-borne disease. It is through an Anopheles mosquito bite. It affects your bloodstream directly.
Symptoms of malaria fever
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), symptoms of dengue include high fever, intense headaches, body aches, joint pains, excessive sweating, cold, and anaemia.
Wear protective clothing
Wear long-sleeved clothes and pants to cover yourself. Wear light-coloured clothes during peak biting hours.
Use mosquito repellents
When going outside or inside, apply mosquito repellent creams or spray to your body. Use camphor or neem oil to repel mosquitoes.
Reduce stagnant water
Eliminate stagnant water near your house or on your terrace. Contaminated water with plastic items such as covers, flower pots, and water bowls breeds mosquitoes.
Use mosquito nets
Use mosquito nets to prevent mosquito bites while you sleep, especially in areas where mosquitoes are common.
Limit your outings
Minimise your outings in the morning and evening, when the mosquitoes are most active, to prevent bites.
Use Insecticides
Use a mosquito coil and vaporisers in your bedrooms. This helps kill insects and repel mosquitoes.
Information credits
This information is taken from the World Health Organization (WHO). It is always advisable to consult a doctor to discuss your symptoms.