{"id":636,"date":"2015-10-06T07:32:17","date_gmt":"2015-10-06T05:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.savannahexplorers.com\/blog\/?p=636"},"modified":"2017-08-18T16:08:23","modified_gmt":"2017-08-18T16:08:23","slug":"posso-prendere-la-malaria-durante-il-safari-in-tanzania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savannahexplorers.net\/blog\/2015\/10\/06\/posso-prendere-la-malaria-durante-il-safari-in-tanzania\/","title":{"rendered":"What about malaria while on safari in Tanzania?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip to Africa or Asia you have to check the recommended vaccinations \/ immunization advice for your destination. \u00a0The risk of contracting malaria during a safari or beach holiday in Tanzania is really low, but let&#8217;s go step by step.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/savannahexplorers.net\/blog\/2015\/10\/06\/posso-prendere-la-malaria-durante-il-safari-in-tanzania\/#What_is_malaria\" >What is malaria?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/savannahexplorers.net\/blog\/2015\/10\/06\/posso-prendere-la-malaria-durante-il-safari-in-tanzania\/#How_is_malaria_transmitted_malaria\" >How is malaria\u00a0transmitted malaria?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/savannahexplorers.net\/blog\/2015\/10\/06\/posso-prendere-la-malaria-durante-il-safari-in-tanzania\/#Is_malaria_a_real_risk_during_safari_in_Tanzania\" >Is malaria a real risk during safari in Tanzania?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/savannahexplorers.net\/blog\/2015\/10\/06\/posso-prendere-la-malaria-durante-il-safari-in-tanzania\/#I_do_prophylaxis_for_malaria_to_come_to_Tanzania\" >I do prophylaxis for malaria to come to Tanzania?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/savannahexplorers.net\/blog\/2015\/10\/06\/posso-prendere-la-malaria-durante-il-safari-in-tanzania\/#How_Tanzania_people_protect_themselves_from_malaria\" >How Tanzania people protect themselves from malaria<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_malaria\"><\/span>What is malaria?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite called Plasmodium that infects red blood cells.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_malaria_transmitted_malaria\"><\/span>How is malaria\u00a0transmitted malaria?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Malaria is transmitted primarily through bites of Anopheles mosquito similar to our common mosquitoes and active from dusk to dawn. The mosquito bites a sick person and then another person, here is when this second person is infected. The parasites (Plasmodium) lurk in the liver for a few days and then are released into the bloodstream where they destroy red blood cells.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_malaria_a_real_risk_during_safari_in_Tanzania\"><\/span>Is malaria a real risk during safari in Tanzania?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are very low chances to be infected but it is possible. It&#8217;s a good practice if you use the mosquito nets and do not to leave windows \/ doors open after dark, use repellent and dress in long pants and long sleeves to avoid bites. Arusha and Ngorongoro are malaria free, there is higher malaria risk in Dar Es Salaam and the coast where the climate is more hot and humid. Lodge \/ tented camp staff sprays in your room \/ tent every day to kill mosquitoes and other insects.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_do_prophylaxis_for_malaria_to_come_to_Tanzania\"><\/span>I do prophylaxis for malaria to come to Tanzania?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Check with your doctor about suitable antimalarial tablets:\u00a0Atovaquone\/proguanil OR doxycycline OR mefloquine is usually recommended.\u00a0Atovaquone\/proguanil (Malarone) is a combination pill taken once daily with food starting two days before arrival and continuing through the trip and for seven days after departure. Side-effects, which are typically mild, may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, or dizziness. Serious adverse reactions are rare. Mefloquine is taken once weekly in a dosage of 250 mg, starting one-to-two weeks before arrival and continuing through the trip and for four weeks after departure. Mefloquine may cause mild neuropsychiatric symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, dizziness, insomnia, and nightmares. Rarely, severe reactions occur, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, hallucinations, and seizures. Mefloquine should not be given to anyone with a history of seizures, psychiatric illness, cardiac conduction disorders, or allergy to quinine or quinidine. \u00a0Doxycycline is effective, but may cause an exaggerated sunburn reaction, which limits its usefulness in the tropics.<\/p>\n<p>What I have reported is only a generic advice and may change accordingly to age, where you leave and many other factors, I suggest you consult your doctor.\u00a0The decision on the prophylaxis for malaria is a personal choice.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Tanzania_people_protect_themselves_from_malaria\"><\/span>How Tanzania people protect themselves from malaria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s very simple:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use mosquito nets to prevent mosquito bites<\/li>\n<li>Spray the house every day or so and kill mosquito<\/li>\n<li>Wear long sleeves and \u00a0long trousers when it&#8217;s dark<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry about malaria, Tanzania is unforgettable destination and the best destination for safari in Africa. You can get more information on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.savannahexplorers.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Savannah Explorers Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip to Africa or Asia you have to check the recommended vaccinations \/ immunization advice for your destination. \u00a0The risk of contracting malaria during a safari or beach holiday in Tanzania is really low, but let&#8217;s go step by step. What is malaria? 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