How to Avoid Malaria, Dengue & Zika While Travelling

🦟 Why Travel Health Matters

Millions of travellers visit tropical countries every year without realising the risks posed by diseases like malaria, dengue fever, and Zika.
With the right precautions, staying safe is simple.

🌍 Malaria

Where? Sub-Saharan Africa, parts of Asia, South America.
Symptoms: Fever, chills, vomiting, fatigue.

✅ How to Avoid Malaria

Take the appropriate antimalarial medication (as recommended by a GP).
Sleep under a treated mosquito net.
Apply Citriodiol® repellent every 6–8 hours.
Wear long sleeves after dusk.

🧴 Travel essential: Camo® 30% Spray offers strong natural protection in malaria regions.

🌎 Dengue Fever

Where? Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Caribbean, India.
Symptoms: High fever, joint pain, rash, headaches.

✅ How to Avoid Dengue

Dengue mosquitoes bite during the day, so apply repellent morning and afternoon.
Avoid still water.
Close windows before sunrise.
Wear light-coloured clothing.

🌏 Zika Virus

Where? South America, Central America, Pacific Islands.
Symptoms: Mild fever, rash, joint pain.
Special note: Pregnant women should avoid travel to Zika zones.

✅ How to Avoid Zika

Use Citriodiol®-based repellents (safe + effective).
Keep skin covered.
Sleep under nets, even during daytime naps.

🧳 Travel Protection Checklist

✅ Camo® 30% Spray
✅ Fabric Spray for clothes, bags & bedding
✅ Long sleeves and trousers
✅ Antihistamines
✅ Antimalarials (if required)
✅ Mosquito nets