{"title":"Northern - environmental health","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"malaria-public-health-information-sheet-english-he3047","title":"Malaria public health information sheet - English HE3047","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW64287620 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64287620 BCX8\"\u003eMalaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64287620 BCX8\"\u003e. It is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64287620 BCX8\"\u003e caused by a parasite that commonly infects a certain type of mosquito which \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64287620 BCX8\"\u003ethen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64287620 BCX8\"\u003efeeds on humans. In the human body, the parasites multiply in the liver, and then infect red blood cells. Although malaria can be a deadly disease, illness and death from malaria can usually be prevented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW64287620 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eHow it spreads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":120,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eMalaria is caused by a parasite that is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003epassed on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e by the bite of a female anopheline mosquito. These mosquitoes bite between dusk and dawn (most commonly two hours after dusk and two hours before dawn). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eMalaria is not spread from person-to-person like a cold or the flu. You cannot get malaria from casual contact with malaria-infected people, such as sitting next to someone with malaria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eHigh risk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e regions for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003em\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003ealaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":120,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eYou cannot catch malaria in New Zealand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eMalaria is typically found in tropical and subtropical countries, including parts of Central and South America, Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eEast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e and Oceania. Most malaria cases and deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eTravellers from malaria-free regions going to areas where there is malaria transmission are highly vulnerable as they often have little or no immunity and may experience delayed or wrong diagnosis when returning to their home country. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eBecause the malaria parasite is found in the red blood cells of an infected person, malaria can also be transmitted through blood transfusion, organ transplantation, or the shared use of needles or syringes contaminated with blood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eSymptoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":120,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eSymptoms of malaria \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003ecan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003einclude:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003efever and flu-like illness, including shaking chills, headache, muscle aches and tiredness \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003en\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003eausea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003evomiting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003ediarrhoea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eMalaria may cause anaemia and jaundice (yellow colouring of the skin and eyes). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eFor most people, symptoms begin 10 days to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003efour \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eweeks after infection, although a person may feel ill as early as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eseven \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003edays or as late as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eyear later. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eIf not promptly treated, infection with one type of malaria, P. falciparum, may cause kidney failure, seizures, mental confusion, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003ecoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e and death. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eIn between episodes of fever, a person with malaria can appear deceptively well. However, any person with a fever or flu-like illness who has been to a malaria-risk area in the past 12 months should be tested for the disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":120,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eMalaria should be treated early in its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003ecourse, before\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e it becomes serious and life-threatening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eSeveral good anti-malarial drugs are available in New Zealand. The types of drugs and length of treatment will depend on several factors, including the type of malaria, where the person was infected, their age, whether they are pregnant, and how sick they are at the start of treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eRisks and complications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":120,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eP. falciparum can cause severe and life-threatening malaria (sometimes referred to as ‘malignant malaria’). P. falciparum is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003every common\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e in many countries in Africa south of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eSahara desert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eMalignant malaria may progress to life-threatening coma or a severe state of shock. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003ePeople who have little or no immunity to malaria, such as young children, pregnant women or travellers coming from areas with no malaria, are more likely to become \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003every sick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e and die.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003ePrevention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":120,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eYou can reduce the risk of getting malaria while overseas by:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003etaking anti-malarial drugs to kill parasites \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003ewearing clothing that covers the arms and legs, especially if outdoors at night \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eapplying Permethrin insecticide to clothes; Permethrin can be bought at Travel Medicine Clinics \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003esleeping under mosquito nets, preferably impregnated with Permethrin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eapplying insect repellent to skin - the most effective repellents are those \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003econtaining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e DEET (diethyl \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\" class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003etoluamide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e) – at a concentration of between 30%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e - 35%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eusing electric insect-repellent devices, or mosquito coils \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003ewhen possible, staying in accommodation that has screens on doors and windows, or is airconditioned. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eMany effective anti-malarial drugs are available. Your healthcare provider and you will decide on the best drug for you based on your travel plans, medical history, age, drug allergies, pregnancy status and other health factors. To allow enough time for the drugs to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003ebecome effective, and for a pharmacy to prepare any special doses of medicine (especially doses for children and infants), visit your healthcare provider 4-6 weeks before travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eFor more information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":120,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eFor more information visit: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Mosquitoes\" href=\"http:\/\/info.health.nz\/mosquitoes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003einfo.health.nz\/mosquitoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Malaria\" href=\"http:\/\/info.health.nz\/malaria\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003einfo.health.nz\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003emalaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003eYou can also call Healthline for free on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"0800 611 116\" href=\"Tel:0800611116\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 611 116\u003c\/a\u003e or contact your doctor or practice nurse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW34736633 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HealthEd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46260730101988,"sku":"HE3047","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/6916\/3582\/files\/HE3047_Malaria.png?v=1745469257"},{"product_id":"chikungunya-public-health-information-sheet-english-he3046","title":"Chikungunya public health information sheet - English - HE3046","description":"\u003ch3\u003eChikungunya is a disease caused by the bite of chikungunya-infected mosquitoes, which are present in many tropical countries. Chikungunya can cause severe joint pain and some people can become very sick from the disease.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe two mosquito species which carry the chikungunya virus are not found in New Zealand, meaning people can only be infected overseas. Over 40 different countries host mosquitos which carry chikungunya, including some in South-East Asia and the Pacific Islands. The best prevention is to avoid being bitten by mosquitos when overseas.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it spreads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople get chikungunya when they are bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus. Chikungunya cannot be spread from person-to-person, like a cold or the flu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSymptoms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChikungunya symptoms usually develop about seven to ten days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. The most common symptoms are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efever and joint pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheadache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emuscle pain (myalgia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003earthritis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeye inflammation (conjunctivitis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efeeling or being sick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erash (could look like red bumpy spots on the skin, usually on the body or limbs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people recover and feel better within a week. However, some people may experience joint pain for many months after being infected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you develop chikungunya symptoms after travelling, seek health advice from your GP immediately or call Healthline for free anytime at 0800 611 116. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTreatment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no specific treatment for chikungunya. However, you can ease the symptoms of the illness by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edrinking plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egetting plenty of bed rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etaking pain relief such as paracetamol at recommended doses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are taking medication for another condition, talk to your healthcare provider before taking additional medication. Do not take aspirin, ibuprofen or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) until you have sought health advice to rule out dengue fever, which has symptoms similar to chikungunya. If you have dengue fever, aspirin or NSAIDS can increase your risk of bleeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"\u003ePeople at higher risk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":120,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003eThe people most at risk of becoming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003every sick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e from chikungunya include newborns bitten by mosquitos during childbirth, older adults (over the age of 65 years old), and people with underlying medical conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"\u003ePrevention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":120,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003eThere are currently no drugs available to prevent chikungunya. The main method of prevention is to minimise your risk of mosquito bites while overseas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003eTo avoid being bitten while inside it is best to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW66131037 BCX8\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"134224900\":true,\"335551500\":24672,\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":473,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Wingdings\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003eclose \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003escreens on doors and windows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW66131037 BCX8\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"134224900\":true,\"335551500\":24672,\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":473,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Wingdings\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003eapply \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003einsect spray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW66131037 BCX8\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"134224900\":true,\"335551500\":24672,\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":473,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Wingdings\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003euse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003eelectric insect-repellent devices, or mosquito coils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW66131037 BCX8\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"134224900\":true,\"335551500\":24672,\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":473,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Wingdings\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"14\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003eapply \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003epermethrin insecticide on clothes (permethrin can be bought at Travel Medicine Clinics)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW66131037 BCX8\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"134224900\":true,\"335551500\":24672,\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":473,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Wingdings\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"15\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003eplace \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003ea mosquito net over your bed at night\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003e - y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003eou can spray this with permethrin if you wish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW66131037 BCX8\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"134224900\":true,\"335551500\":24672,\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":473,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Wingdings\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"16\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003eturn on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003eair conditioning, if you have it - air conditioning is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003every effective\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003e at keeping mosquitoes out of a room. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003eTo avoid being bitten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e while\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e outdoors: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW66131037 BCX8\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"134224900\":true,\"335551500\":24672,\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":473,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Wingdings\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"17\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003ewear a repellent cream or spray \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003econtaining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003e less than 35% diethyltoluamide (DEET)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003e - h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003eigh concentrations are not more effective and can be harmful. Products \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003econtaining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003e 20-25% picaridin or 30% lemon eucalyptus oil can also be used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW66131037 BCX8\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"134224900\":true,\"335551500\":24672,\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":473,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Wingdings\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"18\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003ewhen using sunscreen, apply repellent over the top of sunscreen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW66131037 BCX8\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"134224900\":true,\"335551500\":24672,\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":473,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Wingdings\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"19\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003ewear light-coloured protective clothing such as long-sleeved shirts, long \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003epants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003e and hats. You can also spray repellent on your clothes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW66131037 BCX8\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"134224900\":true,\"335551500\":24672,\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":473,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Wingdings\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"20\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003euse zip-up screens on tents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW66131037 BCX8\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"134224900\":true,\"335551500\":24672,\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":473,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Wingdings\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"21\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003eavoid places where mosquitoes are most active, such as swampy areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW66131037 BCX8\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"134224900\":true,\"335551500\":24672,\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":473,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Wingdings\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"22\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"\u003ewear hats and shoes (rather than sandals).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003eYou normally find more mosquitos around in the early morning and late afternoon, so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003eit’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e important to be particularly careful during these times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"\u003eFor more information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":120,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003eFor more information, visit: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW66131037 BCX8\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"134224900\":true,\"335551500\":24672,\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":473,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Wingdings\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"23\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW66131037 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/info.health.nz\/mosquitoes\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003einfo.health.nz\/mosquitoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003eFor health advice call Healthline for free on \u003ca href=\"Tel:0800611116\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"0800 611 116\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e0800 611 116\u003c\/a\u003e or contact your doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003eFor travel advice visit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW66131037 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW66131037 BCX8\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"134224900\":true,\"335551500\":24672,\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":473,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Wingdings\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"24\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW66131037 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW66131037 BCX8\" href=\"http:\/\/www.safetravel.govt.nz\/\" rel=\"noreferrer 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what you can do to stop them - English - HE3080","description":"","brand":"HealthEd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46341027627236,"sku":"HE3080","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/6916\/3582\/files\/HE3080thumbnail.png?v=1747778567"},{"product_id":"taina-o-le-tatau-samoa-he2948","title":"Tāina o le tatau Samoa - HE2948","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTāina o le tatau Samoa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e‘O le ā le Tatau?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eO le tatau o le lā’ei Samoa moni ‘ua fa’atinoina lona tāina i ‘auala fa’asāmoa ma’ua sili atu nei i le lua afe tausaga. E tele tagata Pasefika ‘ua tātāina a lātou tatau fa’aleagānu’u.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e‘O ai e fa’atinoina le tāina o le tatau?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eO le tā tatau a Sāmoa ‘ua ta’ua o le Tufuga. O lenei tōma’i e tu’u fa’asolo mai le tufuga i lona atalii, e ā’oga fa’ata’ita’i ai i le tāina o le tatau (pe’a) mai le tele o tausaga. O tufuga ‘ua a’oa’oina ma fa’aaluina le tele o taimi e a’oa’o ma fa’amāsani ai i le tāina o mamanu e fa’aaogāina ai le au.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eE fa’apēfea ona fa’atinoina le tāina o le tatau?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eO le au e fausia mai i nifo o pua’a ta’avao ‘ua fa’amataina ma ‘ua saisai’ina fa’atasi ma se fāsi una o le laumei i se ‘au lā’au. ‘Ua fa’aaogāina e le tufuga se lā’au ‘ua taua o le sausau e tātā ai le au ua fufui’ina i le lama e fa’ailoga ai le mamanu i le pau o le tino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFa’afitauli (A’afiaga)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eO tāga tatau fa’alēagānu’u e i ai ona fa’afitauli.O le fa’amanuaina o le pa’u, o lona uiga ‘ua fa’afaigōfieina ona a’afia i siama. O le a’afiaga o manuaga o le pa’u e o’o ina fa’atupulaia ai ma’i ma mā’ila’ila ai le tino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE o’o lava i vāega o le toto ‘ua i ai lona a’afiaga e mafai ona pipisi atu ai siama:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO siama ‘ua fa’asalalauina i le toto o lo’o i ai:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO siama e mafua ai a’afiaga o le pau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO a’afiaga o ne’i siama e ono maua ai i le Ate fefete B ma le C ma o’o ina le mafai ai ona toe togafitia pe maua ai fo’i i le kanesa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO siama o le HIV e tupuga mai ai le AIDS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eO le tū ma le aga o le tāina o le tatau e fa’aaogāina ai le au ma le lama ‘ua fa’afaigatā ai ona fa’aitiitia nisi o a’afiaga mai siama o le toto’ ua pisia. O le lava o le silafia o le tufuga i ‘auala o le soifua mālōlōina e mafai ona fa’aitiitia ai fa’afitauli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePe’ā fia tāina sau tatau…\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO lou lava tino, ma o lau lava filifiliga. Sā’ili ni fa’amatalaga e fe’soasoani mō se filifiliga atamai. E taua ona fa’amautinoa e lau tufuga le lelei ona tāina o lau tatau i se ‘auala saogalēmu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIa muamua ona va’ai ma talanoa i lau foma’i fa’ale’āiga ‘aemaise lava pe afai ua e mana’o i se tatau (pe’a).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFa’atalatalanoa ni a’afiaga o le soifua mālōlōina e i ai le (ma’i suka) po’o ni popolega e ono āfāina ai lou vave malosi pe afai e uma ona taina lau tatau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e‘O ā ni lagona e tulai mai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Aua e te fefe i le fesiligia o lau tufuga tā tatau\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE taua le mamā o le tino a’o le’i ‘āmataina lau tatau, ia muamua tā’ele, fa’aaogā le fasimoli, fufulu mamā lelei le pau a’o le’i āmatalia le tatau.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eO le Tufuga ma le autāpe’a e tatau ona:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFe’soasoani e fa’amālamalamaina le fa’agasologa ma le fa’atinoina o le tatau, o ni fa’afitauli e ono a’afia ai, ma se fe’soasoani pe’ā mana’omia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIa fa’aaogā totigi lima e lafoāia pe’ā ‘uma ona fa’aaogāina ma tioata e puipuia ai mata.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIa mamā ma ia sā le ulaula i totonu o le potu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIa fufulu mamā (fa’availā’au) au ma mea faigāluega ma teu lelei i se apimau (pusa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIa tu’u ‘ese’eseina mea faigāluega ua ‘ele’elea ma ‘ie’ie ua pisipisia i le toto mai i lāpisi māsani a le ‘āiga.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIa fa’amālamalama lelei ia te oe le tausiga o le tatau (pe’a) pe’ā māe’a ona tāina ina ia fa’aitiitia ai le tīgā mai ni a’afiaga i siama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIa i ai se lua feūtagaina lelei ma le tufuga i taimi o so’otaga po’o vāitā o le tāina o le tatau. E fautuaina ia vaa’ia lelei lau tatau i so’otaga a’o le’i toe āmatalia le tāina o le tatau..\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIa fa’aaogāina le lama fou i le tāina o le au tatau i taimi uma o tā’aga.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTausia lelei o le tatau pe’ā māe’a ona tāina\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFufulu mamā ou lima a’o le’i ‘āmatalia le tā’aga fa’apēnā fo’i pe’ā ‘uma le tāina o le tatau po’o le tāgofia fo’i o vāega o le tatau’ ua ‘uma ona tāina. Fufulu mamā le tatau i se vai.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFa’aaogā solo mamā i taimi ‘uma mo le tā’aga. Lāfoa’ia lāpisi mai i tāga tatau e ‘ese mai i lāpisi masani a le aiga.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e‘Aua le fa’alāina le tatau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIa ‘ofuina pe lāvalavaina ia lāvalava e le āfāina ai le tatau. ‘Aua ne’i momoe fa’atasi pe fa’aaogāina fa’asolo atoa lāvalava ma solo tā’ele.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e‘Aua ne’i valuina le tatau ‘ae ia ‘oti fa’apupu’u atigi lima ne’i manu’alia ai le tatau.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE fautuaina ia inumia fuālā’au o vāega tīgā o le tino pe’ā mana’omia po’o le fa’afeso’ota’i o lau foma’i fa’ale’āiga.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eO fa'ailoga va'aia o le a'afiaga o le tatau e aofia ai le: fufula ma 'ua tīgā, 'aloua ma 'ua fiva, (fa'alogoina o le vevela ma le malūlū), manava tatā ma ma'i sua.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Afai o i ai ni ou popolega i lou soifua mālōlōina, 'ua tatau ona fa'afeso'ota'i vave loa lau foma'i fa'ale'āiga ma ia tauina fo'i i lau tufuga tā tātau.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HealthEd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46941319856356,"sku":"HE2948","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/6916\/3582\/files\/Traditional-tattooing-samoan-20090112_web.jpg?v=1762314797"},{"product_id":"traditional-samoan-tattooing-english-he2947","title":"Traditional tattooing - English - HE2947","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTraditional tattooing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Tatau?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTatau is the Samoan tradition of applying tattoo, or tatau, by hand, that has been unbroken for over two thousand years. Many Pacific Islands have traditional tattooing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho does the Tatau?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Samoan tatau artist is called a Tufuga. The skill is passed from father to son, each tatau artist learning as an apprentice over many years. Tufuga’s in training often spend hours tapping and practising designs using a comb, or au.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the Tatau done?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe comb or au is made from sharpened boar’s teeth fastened together, with a portion of turtle shell, to a wooden handle. The Tufuga uses a mallet to tap the teeth of the ink laden comb into the skin to create the tatau pattern using only simple guidemarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRisks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional tattooing does have risk. Any breaking of the skin’s surface means there is a risk of infection. Common bacteria can get in and may cause scarring or the person to become sick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven invisible amounts of infected blood can pass on infection. Bugs spread in blood include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacteria that cause skin infections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHepatitis B and C, which can cause inflammation of the liver, long term illness, liver damage and cancer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) – the virus that causes AIDS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the nature of the traditional tools used it is impossible to completely eliminate the risk of blood borne infections. Attention to hygiene by the tattooist can make the risks smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen getting a tattoo…\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s your body, so it’s your choice. Get information to help you make a wise choice. It is important to check that your Tufuga\/tattooist will keep you safe as well as do a good job of your tatau.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee and talk to your Family Doctor first, especially if you are getting an extensive tatau. Discuss any health conditions (eg diabetes) or worries that could affect your ability to recover from the tatau.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t be afraid to ask your Tufuga \/tattooist questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is important that your skin is clean and intact before your tattoo is started - always shower, use antibacterial soap and thoroughly clean your body before tattooing is carried out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Tufuga \/tattooist and assistants should:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp you understand fully the process of the tatau\/ tattoo, risks involved and what to do if things go wrong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse disposable gloves and eye protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways use newly prepared ink for each person being tattooed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork in a clean room and there should not be smoking in that room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterilise equipment and keep it in a clean storage area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispose of used ink and blood stained towels separately (and securely) from domestic rubbish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive you clear ‘after care’ instructions to minimise pain and risk of wound infection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgree a sensible time interval between tatau sessions that enables your body to recover. Remember to allow for any redness or swelling to go away before your next session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAftercare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash your hands before and after touching the tattooed areas especially if there is any fluid or blood present. Wash areas gently with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePat dry with clean cloth. Ensure cloths are either disposed of or washed in hot water after each use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep your tatau\/tattoo out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear loose clothing. Do not share bedding, clothing and towels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid scratching - keep nails short to avoid damage from scratching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake pain relief medication as needed, if unsure seek your Family Doctor’s advice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigns to watch out for include: increasing redness, soreness, swelling, the presence of pus, fever (feeling very hot or cold), diarrhoea or boils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any worries about your health, you should contact your local Family Doctor immediately and inform your Tufuga\/tattooist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HealthEd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46941323165924,"sku":"HE2947","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/6916\/3582\/files\/Traditional-tattooing-english-20090112-web.jpg?v=1762314764"}],"url":"https:\/\/healthed.govt.nz\/collections\/northern-environmental-health.oembed","provider":"HealthEd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}