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Supplements - Driver Health
for Truckers
 Malaria
What is Malaria
?
Malaria is a deadly disease that is contracted when bitten by a
malaria mosquito.
On the Road
Symptoms of Malaria
The symptoms of malaria are flu-like, and may include some or all
of the following :
- Abdominal pain and diarrhoea
- Joint, bone and muscle pain
- Dry cough
These symptoms may
last for one to three days and is normally followed by cycles of
cold chills, high fever and sweating.
Rather Safe Than
Sorry
- Malaria medication should be taken
one week before entering a high risk area and continued for four
weeks after leaving.
- Choose your overnight stops with
care - risk will be lowerest in buildings with doors and windows
fitted with insect screens - keep them closed!
- Wear long sleeves, socks and trousers
preferably of a light colour if outdoors between dusk and dawn
- Put insect repellant onto exposed
skin, a must for night driving.
- Always carry a can of insecticide
and spray your room or cab - especialliy before sunset.
- Make sure you carry and use a bed
net - it may save your life or at least ensure a good night's
rest!
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