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Malaria in Hong Kong and China

May 15, 2012 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION Is malaria a risk in Hong Kong and Southern China? ANSWER There is no reported malaria transmission in Hong Kong, nor in the provinces directly bordering it in southern China. However, there is some risk of malaria in other parts of southern and central China, notably in the provinces of Anhui, Guizhou, Hainan, Henan, Hubei, and Yunnan, though rare cases may also be observed in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria Q&A Tagged With: Anhui, climatic conditions, Guizhou, Hainan, Henan, Hong Kong, Hubei, malaria risk, rainfall, seasonality, southern China, transmission, Yunnan

Malaria’s Impact on Tourism

February 24, 2012 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION How is malaria's impact on tourism? ANSWER These days, with effective preventative measures such as prophylactic medication and long-lasting insecticide treated bednets, the risk of contracting malaria as a tourist is greatly reduced. However, there is some evidence that the risk of contracting malaria is a deterrent for some tourists, particularly during high transmission … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria Q&A Tagged With: control, Malaria Prevention, malaria risk, South Africa, tourism

Malaria in Saipan

September 5, 2011 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION: Should I worry about Malaria while in Saipan for 1-2 months? I leave soon and would like to know if I should be vaccinated. ANSWER: The first thing I should say, which is crucially important, is that THERE IS NO VACCINE FOR MALARIA! There are, however, many other ways of effectively ensuring that you do not get infected when travelling to or living in malaria transmission … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria Q&A Tagged With: Malaria Prevention, malaria risk, Mariana Islands, Saipan

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