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Malaria Travel Medical Clinic in Toronto

Malaria is a serious disease that is caused by parasites and spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. If left untreated, malaria can result in severe illness, and even death. Although there are four types of malaria that can affect humans, the most serious is caused by the Plasmodium falciparum parasite. In many parts of the world, mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance.

Who is at risk?

Anyone travelling to a country known to have malaria is at risk. Malaria occurs in more than 100 countries around the world, including India, mainland China and in some countries in Africa Popular Caribbean destinations, like Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, have also experienced outbreaks in recent years. Even if you were born in a country where malaria is common, you are still at risk. Any level of immunity you may have developed is short lived once you leave a malarial area.

What are the symptoms of malaria?

Symptoms of malaria commonly include fever, chills, cough, fatigue, muscular aches, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and a general lack of energy. At first, many people who have contracted malaria think they have a minor flu-like illness. However, if left untreated, malaria can result in severe complications such as respiratory and kidney failure, liver problems, anemia, convulsions, bleeding disorders, loss of consciousness and even death.

How can I reduce my risk of malaria?

Even though malaria is not preventable by vaccination, protection is available for both adults and children. If you are travelling to one of the 100+ countries where malaria exist, talk to our doctor about ways you can help reduce the risk.
Here are three things you can do to help protect yourself and your family from getting Malaria
1) Take precautions to prevent mosquito bites.
2) Take anti-malarial medications.
3) Preventing mosquito bites.

Activities: When possible, avoid places and times when mosquitoes are most active. Try to avoid damp, wooded areas where mosquitoes live and breed, and stay indoors or take extra precautions during dusk and dawn.

Clothing: Wear full-coverage clothing that protects against mosquito bites, such as long-sleeves shirts and full-length pants. Wear shoes and socks to protect your ankles and feet. Try to wear light-coloured clothing because dark colours attract mosquitoes.

Netting: Sleep inside screened areas or under bed nets. Tuck mosquito netting under your mattress when sleeping. Mosquito netting should be used over children in strollers, baby carriers or playpens. For the best protection, mosquito netting should have mesh large enough for air circulation, but small enough to keep out mosquitoes.

Insect Repellent Apply an insect repellent containing up to 35% DEET to skin, clothing and bed nets. As with any chemical agent,insect repellents containing DEET should be used with caution. Read the product label carefully, and talk to our doctor before using DEET, especially on children. The antibiotics that prevent Malaria are: DOXYCYCLINE, MALARONE, CHLOROQUINE, MEFLOQUINE, and PRIMAQUINE.

To get your medication for DOXYCYCLINE, MALARONE, CHLOROQUINE,MEFLOQUINE, and PRIMAQUINE call the Toronto Travel Vaccine and Immunization Clinic at: 416-461-2419.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this document is being provided for general information purposes only and is not meant to substitute in any way whatsoever for advice, medical care or treatment from a medical professional. Please consult our doctor's at the Travel Medical Clinic with any questions or inquiries. Nothing takes the place of speaking with a travel doctor. This information and your receipt thereof is not intended to be, nor shall be deemed to be, informed consent by you to any medical care or treatment whatsoever.

Please note that the doctor's consultation and travel vaccinations are not covered by O.H.I.P. Only basic regular vaccinations are covered by O.H.I.P.

If you have PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE through work or school you may be covered for vaccines. Upon your payment we will issue you a PAID invoice so you can claim your expenses back from your insurance company.

To find out if you have insurance coverage, please have your Drug Identification Numbers ready when you call your insurance company. Click here to find the names and phone numbers of major Insurance Companies.