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Question
Your family is planning to travel to another city where malaria is prevalent. (i) What precautions should you take before, during, and after the trip? (ii) How can you explain the importance of mosquito nets or repellents to your sibling? (iii) What could happen if travellers ignore health advisories in such areas?
📚 Concept: Spread and Prevention of Communicable Diseases
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Answer
Protect against mosquito bites at every stage of the trip.
Explanation
- (i) Before: pack nets, repellents, and long-sleeved clothes. During: use them and avoid still water. After: watch for fever and see a doctor if needed.
- (ii) Tell your sibling that nets and repellents stop mosquito bites, which carry the malaria germ.
- (iii) Ignoring advisories can lead to malaria, high fever, and serious illness.
Stopping mosquito bites is the key to staying safe from malaria.
