Tropical Health & Safety Training Catalog

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Tropical Health & Safety Training Catalogue

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Top-quality, cost-effective health and safety training and awareness materials provide highly-specialized workplace solutions.

The Bottom Line on Health & Safety TrainingIf you deal with lost-time incident prevention, incident response or injury and absence management, MosquitoZone’s results-driven health and safety training materials will help you accomplish your training objectives – right away.

Targeted for Workforces in Tropical EnvironmentsAll of the materials listed in this catalogue have been developed especially for use in tropical environments where vector-borne disease and other tropical health issues are common. Each topic has been identified as essential for health and safety training based on the results of our clients’ Hazard Analyses. These hazards cannot be completely eliminated but can be greatly diminished with administrative controls such as effective training.

Prepared by an Expert Development TeamAll materials are prepared by credentialed subject matter experts; experienced communications professionals who understand interactive teaching and training methodology; and media artists who create entertaining and engaging learning experiences.

Affordable One Stop Shopping Select your topics, fill out the attached order form and e-mail or fax your order 24/7/365. Payment by credit card or bank draft is accepted. Your materials will be delivered directly to your site from our central facility. Many items are kept in stock and can be shipped quickly. If you prefer to order in bulk, we can store and manage your inventory at our facility. You can even choose to set your own reorder levels.

All materials are priced according to the quantity ordered – the higher the volume, the lower the unit price. We also offer a digital desktop printing license. This license gives your organization access to digital copies of our materials for unlimited desktop printing.

How to contact us: Please explore our topics and materials in more detail on the following pages. You may contact us directly to learn more about our pricing and delivery options at: [email protected] or call us at 1.832.356.1602

Cover photo: Black salt marsh mosquito (Aedes taeniorhynchus) by Dennis Kunkel, PhD Copyright © 2013 Dennis Kunkel Microscopy

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Health & Safety Training Materials

Hazards in the Wild: Crocodiles, Snakes, Mites, Dangerous Plants 5

Personal Hygiene 6

Respiratory Illness 7

Malaria Series* 8 Malaria Relapse 10 G6PD Deficiency 11Malaria Chemoprophylaxis 12

Dengue Fever 13

Cool Croc Health & Safety Series 14

Computer Based Training (CBT) 16

Banners, Posters and Handouts: Mosquito Bite Prevention 18

Brochures: Pre and Post Travel 20

Table Tents, Stickers 21

Custom Content 22

Vector-borne Disease Prevention Services 23

Health & Safety Training Modules by TopicEach module is sold as a kit and includes a poster, handout, digital slide presentation with trainer’s guide, video and Toolbox Safety Meeting Notes. All materials are appropriate for use as induction, in-country and refresher training.

Special Use Items by FormatEducational materials in a variety of formats suitable for special events such as World Malaria Day, pre/post-travel and general health & safety message reinforcement.

* The multipart Malaria Series includes posters and videos only.

Feeling Sick?

Something might have

followed you home.

Malaria, dengue fever...

The More You Know, the Safer You Will Be.

For more information please visit us online at

www.mosquitozone.com/education

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MosquitoZone logo are registered trademarks of MosquitoZone Corporation.

Dear Doctor:

This patient has traveled to an area where Plasmodium

falciparum, Plasmodium vivax and dengue fever are endemic

and where scrub typhus cases are occasionally reported.

P. falciparum in particular is very serious, even fatal if not

diagnosed and treated promptly.

The malaria chemoprophylaxis that was recommended

is either Malarone, Mefloquine (Lariam), or doxycycline

(100mg). Please note that it is reported that these medi-

cations are approximately 90% effective when taken as di-

rected. Thus, this patient may still develop malaria.

All employees who experience post-departure fever and/

or flu-like symptoms have been counseled to consult a

doctor as soon as possible. Please be aware that malaria

developing while on chemoprophylaxis may present

with very non-specific symptoms: low-grade (or no) fever,

malaise, headache, myalgic, gastric or flu-like complaints.

Malaria should be considered the diagnosis until it has

been ruled out by means of a thick and thin blood smear

examination for malaria parasites. If parasites are detect-

ed, appropriate treatment should be started. You can also

use the Rapid Diagnostic test kit enclosed in the Malaria

Curative Kit. It is specific for P. falciparum, P. vivax and

other malaria.

Please note: P. falciparum infections originating in PNG

are chloroquine-resistant. Mixed diagnosis of infections

– particularly vector-borne diseases is a possibility.

Thank you for your attention to this patient.

For technical information:

Health care providers needing assistance with diagnosis or

management of suspected cases of malaria should call the CDC

Malaria Hotline: 770-488-7788 (M-F, 8 am-4:30 pm, eastern time).

Emergency consultation after hours, call: 770-488-7100 and

request to speak with a CDC Malaria Branch clinician.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

www.cdc.gov/travel/content/yellowbook/home-2010.aspx

www.cdc.gov/travel/

www.cdc.gov/malaria/diagnosis_treatment/tx_clinicians.htm

World Health Organization

www.who.int/ith/en/index.html

www.who.int/topics/malaria/en/

United Kingdom’s National Travel Health Network and Centre

www.nathnac.org/pro/index.htm

Surveillance and outbreak information

www.cdc.gov/mmwr/

www.who.int/wer/en/index.html

www.promedmail.org/pls/otn/f?p=2400:1000

Note for the Medical Professional:The information and advice in this brochure is not

intended to replace the services of a physician or a

technical medical reference. You should not use the

information in this brochure for diagnosing or treat-

ing a medical or health condition. You should consult

a physician in all matters relating to your health, and

particularly in respect to any symptoms that may re-

quire diagnosis or medical attention. Any action on

your part in response to the information provided

in this brochure is at the reader’s discretion. Readers

should consult their own physicians concerning the

information in this brochure.

PNG Departure Brochure-EN-9/1/2009-24.15.13

Every day is a fight against the

Anopheles mosquitoes that spread

malaria. Now your clothes can help

you fight back. Wear clothing treated with the

insecticide permethrin. Why is this

so important?• It’s effective. It rapidly kills

mosquitoes that land on clothing.

Wear permethrin treated clothing

and DEET based skin repellent

on all exposed skin and you are

protected from bites 99 percent of

the time.• It’s safe. Permethrin is non-toxic

to humans and has been safely

applied to military uniforms for

decades.• It’s transparent. Permethrin is

odorless, non-staining and won’t

cause itching or rashes. You won’t

even notice you’re wearing it.

* Use permethrin and skin repellents according to the

manufacturer’s label.

KNOCK DOWN MOSQUITOES WITH PERMETHRIN-TREATED CLOTHING.

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The more you know, the safer you will be.

COVER UP RIGHT!

If You Think You Have a FeverVisit The Nearest Health Facility

Use Skin Repellents, Long Clothing and Bed Nets to Protect Yourself from Biting Insects and the Diseases They Transmit

DON’T LET THEM BITE!

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Malaria Awareness Courseware (CD)CBT for Desktop Viewing

(English, Version 1.0, 1Q 2011)

Photo: CDC /Jim Gathany

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Kit ComponentsEach module is provided as a kit complete with all the training tools needed to conduct effective health & safety meetings.

Videos: Short 5-10 minute movies bring every topic to life. Plug and play ease. Perfect for follow-up with Q&A sessions. DVD format.

Digital Slide Presentation: Simple and interactive. Perfectly suited for safety meetings and Q&A sessions. Comes complete with Trainer’s Guide that details talking points slide-by-slide. PowerPoint and pdf format.

Toolbox Safety Meeting Notes: Convenient scripted meeting notes cover 20 important facts about each topic. A4 size, tablet

Posters: Large colourful images with memorable headlines help keep safety messages at the forefront. Available in A3 and A2 sizes.

Handouts: Useful information and detailed images that teach avoidance, prevention, protection and treatment guidelines. Full-colour, two-sided, A4 size.

Trainer’s Guide: Step-by-step instructions guide the presenter through a successful session. A4 size.

To order: [email protected] • fax 1.713.893.6956 • tel 1.832.356.1602

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Hazards in the WildSnakes, crocodiles, mites and dangerous plants are four outdoor hazards that endanger workers in tropical environments. Teach workers how to avoid first, then safely handle an encounter.

Snakes Handout Item #: HO-001a

Hazards Video Item #: V-001

Hazards Slide Presentation Item #: PR-001

Hazards Trainer’s Guide Item #: TG-001

Toolbox Safety Minutes Tablet Item #: TS-001

Hazards Poster Item #: PO-001

Crocodiles Handout Item #: HO-001b

Mites Handout Item #: HO-001c

Dangerous Plants Handout Item #: HO-001d

Hazards Kit includes: 100 handouts (25 each)10 posters1 Digital Slide Presentation 1 DVD video1 Toolbox Safety Minutes Tablet1 Trainer’s GuideEach item also available separately

Do you think snakes, crocodiles, mites and plants will not harm you?

Think again.

Stay informedLearn which snakes, crocs, mites and plants can kill you.

Stay alert Know where they hide and how to avoid them.

Stay protectedUse your PPE and follow all safety rules. Seek immediate medical attention if you do get hurt.

Dangerous Plants

Trombiculid Mites “Mockers”

Estuarine “Saltie” Crocodile

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Papuan Taipan

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Safety in the Snake-Bite Capital of the World

Snake bite incidence and mortality rates in Papua New Guinea (PNG) may be the highest reported anywhere in the world. Every year, about 1,400 people are bitten by snakes – approximately four every day.

Of the more than 100 species of snakes that live on the island of New Guinea or in nearby waters (both sea and freshwater) many of them are not dangerous to humans. But at least half are known to be venomous and seven of the land-dwelling snakes can be fatal to man.

Five land-loving snakes live east of the Fly River and can be found in the PNG LNG project work areas – the Papuan taipan, the Papuan blacksnake, the New Guinea brown snake, the death adder and the small-eyed snake. Sea snakes can also be dangerous. Any aquatic snake with a flattened, oar-like tail is venomous.

Because little is known about the venoms of most poisonous snakes in PNG, everyone is advised to STAY AWAY FROM ALL SNAKES! And do not try to kill or capture them.

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Papuan Blacksnake

New Guinea small-eyed snake Death Adders (all of mainland PNG and West Papua)

Fly River

All information in this handout has been provided by David Williams, a clinical toxinologist and herpetologist who specializes in snakebite, venomous snake systematics and venom research in Papua New Guinea.

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Application of Pressure Immobilisation Bandaging (PIB)

1. Lie the person down and keep the bitten area/limb still.

2. Apply a firm elastic bandage (not crepe or cloth) from toes upward to the groin.

3. Bandage very firmly but not so tight as to to prevent circulation. Leave toes exposed. Do not remove clothing – bandage over it.

4. You MUST apply a splint, using a stick or suitably rigid item, using another bandage or substitute such as clothing strips. Make a stretcher and carry the bitten person to a health center as quickly as possible. Keep the bitten limb as still as possible.

5. Arm injuries are handled similarly, bandaging up from fingers and tying the splint along the forearm.

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SNAKE BITE FIRST AID

Retreat: Move away from the snake to a safe spot.

Calm the victim. Anxiety will hasten the spread of the venom.

Remove rings, bracelets or other constrictive objects before swelling occurs.

Rapidly apply Pressure Immobilization Bandages to slow venom absorption and keep victim immobilized. (See below)

Splint the limb and keep it below heart level.

Record: Time of the bite and the victim’s symptoms as they progress.

Quickly transport the victim to Port Moresby General Hospital if you live at the LNG Plant Site, or to the nearest hospital otherwise. Do not delay and call ahead if you can.

Be aware of the victim’s vital signs and symptoms.

DO NOT allow the victim to move around or exert themselves.

DO NOT apply a tourniquet.

DO NOT apply cold compresses, ice or immerse in water.

DO NOT clean or wash the wound (so the venom can be identified by swabbing the wound).

DO NOT cut into the bite wound or any part of the victim’s body.

DO NOT give the victim coffee, tea, alcoholic drinks or pain medications unless directed by a doctor.

DO NOT try to suck out the venom.

DO NOT treat the bite wound with an electrical current.

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The world’s largest crocodile, the estuarine crocodile, and its smaller cousin, the New Guinea crocodile, live and hunt in the waterways of Papua New Guinea. As an ambush predator, these crocodiles often wait just below the surface at water’s edge before striking with lightning speed. Estuarine crocs have been known to actively hunt humans.

Crocodiles! Beware of Predators Near the Water

The crocodiles of Papua New Guinea The estuarine – also known as the salt-water crocodile or “Saltie” – is the larg-est of all living crocodiles, with males averaging 4 to 5.5 metres in length. This croc’s broad body and snout contrasts with most other lean crocodiles. Estua-rines eat large fish, crabs and water-birds while also preying on large animals like wild pigs, wallabies, deer, dogs, and even humans if given the chance.

The New Guinea crocodile is a smaller species that grows up to 3.5 metres long, but can be just as deadly as the estuarine crocodile. The body is gray-brown in color, with dark brown to black markings on the tail. The snout is pointed and rela-tively narrow.


Estuarine Crocodile

CONTACT METHOD: Be extremely cautious near all bod-ies of water and waterways. Estuarine crocodiles can be found in coastal river deltas and waterways, wetlands, tid-al creeks, rivers and even the open sea. They also inhabit freshwater environments and may live in rivers, creeks, swamps and marshes, hundreds of kilometres away from the ocean. If you are near water in lowland PNG, you and a crocodile might cross paths. After mating, females build their nests on riverbanks and high ground near swamps and marshes, and will ferociously guard their nests con-taining 40 to 70 eggs.

New Guinea crocodiles are most likely to be found in small river branches away from open river channels as well as swamps and marshlands. Females build nests above the high-water lines of riverbanks or on floating vegetation in swamps and marshes. Both species have been found in the upper reaches of the Kikori, Omati, Turama, Gauvi and Wawoi rivers.

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Tiny, almost microscopic arachnids — known as red mites, chiggers or mockers — can attach themselves to your skin and produce red welts and intense itching, sometimes leading to serious skin infections and other health problems. The best defense against these little buggers is permethrin-treated clothing, including socks, in combination with skin repellent containing DEET or Picaridin.

Tiny Mites with Big Bites

What are mites?Almost everyone has had a bad ex-perience with one type of mite or another and remembers the intensely itchy skin irritation that is impossible to ignore.

Known by various names – mockers, chiggers, harvest mites and red bugs – mites are tiny spider-like creatures that usually cannot be seen with the naked eye. One of more than 45,000 species of mites, the trombiculid mite feeds on liquified mammal skin cells. These mites can carry a bacteria called Orientia tsutsugamushi, which causes a very rare, dangerous disease called scrub typhus.


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Where do you find trombiculid mites and how do they find you? Trombiculid mites are usually found in the grasslands of Papua New Guinea, including areas that were previously cultivated and then abandoned. After their eggs hatch into larvae (baby mites), they crawl onto the tips of plants, waving their front legs to find passing animals such as rodents, birds or humans and grab on with their mouthparts. They then find

their way to human skin by locating holes in clothing – a seam, a zipper, a button hole, a hole torn in the fabric – or by simply crawling under the clothing.

Trombiculid mites feeding on human skin

A mite waits for a victim to pass by

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You do not have to eat a plant to be poisoned by one. The leaves, flowers, stems, sap, oil, seeds, fruit and nuts of certain plants can harm you in a variety of painful ways. They can:

Dangerous Plants: Even if They Look Harmless, Do Not Touch!


Devil’s LeafStinging Nettle Stinging Nettle closeup

Cut: Prickles, thorns, hairs, spines and sharp edges can cut, pierce, slice and scratch your skin.

Blister: Release chemical poisons (phytophototoxins) that react with sunlight to create painful blisters and extreme sensitivity to temperature changes and contact with water.

Irritate: Release chemical poisons that cause irritating reactions such as blisters, swelling, burning, itchy rashes and even blindness if you rub your eyes after touching the plant.

Sting: Sharp hairs penetrate your skin, break instantly and inject a poisonous, liquid causing pain and swelling. If the liquid gets into your bloodstream, it can cause nerve damage and in extreme cases para-lyze the heart muscle, leading to death.

Pandanus Kothalsia

Ficus Tar Tree Cashew Nut Tree

Pencil Bush Milky Mangrove

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Minute #1 PNG Danger

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Highlights:

• Overview of specific crocodile, snake, mite and dangerous plant threats present in your area.

• All pieces teach avoidance and prevention first, then safe handling of an encounter and finally treatment if needed.

• Details of proper PPE.

Health & Safety Training Modules by Topic

Hazards in the Wild

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Personal HygieneGood personal hygiene habits are essential to avoid the many viruses, bacteria and other germs that cause infections. Teach workers the importance of hand washing and other hygiene practices that will help protect them from infections such as influenza, diarrhea and HIV/AIDS.

Highlights:

• Overview of how germs invade the body and how they are spread from person to person.

• Discussion of major illnesses, the habits that contribute to infections, and how to avoid them.

• Recommended hygiene practice do and don’ts.


Hygiene Video Item #: V-002

Hygiene Slide Presentation Item #: PR-002

Hygiene Trainer’s Guide Item #: TG-002


Hygiene Poster Item #: PO-002

Hygiene Handout Item #: HO-002

Personal Hygiene Kit includes: 100 handouts10 posters1 Digital Slide Presentation 1 DVD video1 Toolbox Safety Minutes Tablet1 Trainer’s GuideEach item also available separately

Wash your hands before eating and pre-paring food and after toileting, coughing or sneezing and being around sick people.

The tropical climate of PNG is a perfect incubator for viruses, bacteria and other germs. If you do not practice good hygiene, these germs can invade your body and cause serious infections, diseases and illnesses like tuberculosis, in�uenza, foot rot, diarrhea, tropical sores or HIV/AIDS.

Clean and protect your skin by bath-ing daily, keeping feet cool and dry and covering scratches and sore.

Do not share personal items like clothing and toiletries.

Do not share personal items like clothing and toiletries.

Keep your living and working quarters clean by spot cleaning and disinfecting, especially toilets.

Do not have unprotected sex, since HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases are rampant in PNG.

If you think you are infected, seek immediate medical treatment. Some infections can spread and kill you within days.

The More You Know, The Safer You Will Be

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Invisible enemies are all around in the form of bacteria, viruses and fungi. When these germs invade the body, they cause infections and illness. All it takes is one person with poor personal hygiene to spread germs and make many others sick —perhaps so many that the job site shuts down. Don’t let that person be you.

Workplace HygieneAre you the one spreading germs?

How Germs Spread Germs can invade your body in a number of ways:

Through the air: When an infected person sneezes, spits or coughs, the infected droplets of mucous become airborne and can be inhaled by others causing influenza, tuberculosis, pneumonia and other respiratory infections.

Through infected skin and body fluids: Skin-to-skin contact can spread not only bacterial, viral and fungal infections but head and body lice infestations too. Exposure to bodily fluids through unpro-tected sex spreads HIV/Aids and other sexually transmitted diseases. Administering first aid without using the proper PPE might cause exposure to infected blood, mucus, urine, feces, vomit and saliva.

Through food and water: Eating and preparing food and drink for yourself and others with un-washed hands can spread the germs that cause gastrointestinal (stomach) infections and diarrhea.

Through contact with contaminated surfaces and objects: Germs, head and body lice often leave an infected person and land on their personal items or items they touch such as toothbrushes, razors, cigarettes, drinks and telephones, tattoo needles, tools, toilets, doorknobs, hairbrushes, towels, bedding and clothing.


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Respiratory Trainer’s Guide Item #: TG-003


Respiratory IllnessA variety of dangerous respiratory diseases can be spread throughout the workforce via coughs, sneezes and contact with sick people. Teach workers how to avoid germs and how to prevent transmitting germs to others.

Respiratory Kit includes: 100 handouts10 posters1 Digital Slide Presentation 1 DVD video1 Toolbox Safety Minutes Tablet1 Trainer’s GuideEach item also available separately

Cover your sneeze, please.Stop the spread of respiratory disease.

Your co-workers will appreciate it.

The More You KnowThe Safer You Will Be

Cough into your sleeve not your hands. If your hands get dirty from a cough or sneeze, wash them immediately with soap and water for 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

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One Sneeze or CoughSpreads Millions of

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Any cough, sneeze or dirty hand could be the one that gives you tuberculosis (TB), influenza, cold or pneumonia – unless you take action to help stop the spread.

Breathe Easier: Stop the Spread of Respiratory Infections

Four Respiratory Infections To Avoid In PNG: Respiratory illnesses are infections of the nose, throat or lungs usually caused by bacteria or viruses. In Papua New Guinea, respiratory infections like TB, influenza, colds and pneumonia are all too common in the general population. With symptoms ranging from headache and fever to trouble breathing and even death, respiratory infections are often easier to prevent than to treat.

People Spread Respiratory Infections: You can get a respiratory infection when you come in close contact with an infected person– particularly when that person coughs or sneezes around you. In fact, a single sneeze can release up to 40,000 infected droplets. These droplets can travel up to about 150 kilometres per hour and remain in the air for some time, where other people can inhale them. You can also get infected by touching germ-infected skin or surfaces. Some bacteria and viruses can live on surfaces for up to three days.

Respiratory Infections Can Affect Your Livelihood: Because there are so many people working and living closely together at a single PNG project work site, you never know who might have a respira-tory infection. In close quarters like these, respiratory infections can not only take you off the job but also spread rapidly around the camp and slow or even shut down projects. Practice common-sense hygiene to stop the spread.


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Highlights:

• Overview of four major respiratory infections to avoid, their symptoms and treatments.

• How respiratory infections are spread from person to person.• How to avoid spreading infections and procedures to follow if

you are infected.

Respiratory Poster Item #: PO-003

Respiratory Handout Item #: HO-003

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Respiratory Video Item #: V-003

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MalariaThis multipart series takes your workforce through all the important aspects of understanding and preventing malaria. Each lesson consists of an informative poster and an accompanying video.

1. The World’s Deadliest Animal A general overview of the female Anopheles mosquito, the most prolific killer in the history of the world.

Item #: P-005-1, V-005-1

4. The Malaria Infection Cycle The malaria parasite travels between human and mosquito hosts in a deadly cycle that must be interrupted to control disease outbreaks.

Item #: P-005-4, V-005-4

2. How Malaria Kills After the malaria parasite enters your body through an infected mosquito’s bite, the disease proceeds throughout your body in deadly stages.

Item #: P-005-2, V-005-2

5. Mosquito Repellents Q&A A review of the two major types of skin repellents and how to use them effectively.

Item #: P-005-5, V-005-5

3. How She Finds and Bites You Learn how a female Anopheles mosquito locates and stalks you with her super-charged senses, and then extracts your blood with surgical precision.

Item #: P-005-3, V-005-3

6. Anti-malarial Medications An overview of the major drugs used to prevent and treat malaria.

Item #: P-005-6, V-005-6


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7. Mosquito Barriers: Bed Nets & Screens Bed nets and well-maintained screens for windows and doors are important tools in the fight against infected mosquitoes.

Item #: P-005-7, V-005-7

8. Emergency Standby Treatment for Malaria A malaria kit contains the lifesaving tools you’ll need if you get malaria but no medical facilities are nearby.

Item #: P-005-8, V-005-8

9. Permethrin An important insecticide that can be applied to bed nets, clothing and other materials. It will “knock down” insects that get too close.

Item #: P-005-9, V-005-9

12. Entomologists The intrepid scientists that kill mosquitoes for a living must master a diverse set of skills to be effective.

Item #: P-005-12, V-005-12

10. Indoor Residual Spraying An overview of how mosquito control teams apply insecticide safely in employee quarters to help combat mosquitoes that get inside.

Item #: P-005-10, V-005-10

11. Global Malaria Hotspots Where are the most dangerous places in the world for vector-borne diseases such as malaria.

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12-Part Malaria Series Videos Each accompanying video goes into more depth on the subject using a variety of informative graphics and video segments. 5-10 minutes, DVDItems available separately.

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Malaria RelapseMalaria has the insidious ability to hide in the liver for up to three years before making a person sick, often after that person has left the malaria-endemic country. Teach workers to recognize symptoms in the case of malaria relapse.

Malaria Relapse Kit includes: 100 handouts10 posters1 Digital Slide Presentation 1 DVD video1 Toolbox Safety Minutes Tablet1 Trainer’s GuideEach item also available separately

You can be infected with malaria but not get sick until your first relapse. The P. vivax malaria organism can hide in your liver for up to three years before it makes you sick! During this time you may have no symptoms and may not feel sick. If you get a fever or the symptoms of the flu within three years after you return from a trip to a malarial area, you must see your healthcare professional immediately and tell them that you might have been exposed to malaria.

Malaria Relapses Are Preventable – With Proper Treatment

There are four types of human-infecting malaria strains*: Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale are the only two malaria species that cause relapses or recurrent episodes of malaria infection in your blood.

P. vivax is the most common of the four types of malaria. It threatens almost 40 percent of the world’s population and accounts for over 50 percent of all malaria cases outside of Africa. An estimated 391 million people are infected and sickened each year with P. vivax. Although not as deadly as P. falci-parum, it can definitely make you miserably sick and will probably unexpectedly relapse if you are not properly treated.

What is a relapse and why do they occur?A relapse is the reoccurrence of a malaria infection in your blood cells. Relapses are possible because two types of the malaria parasite – P. vivax and P. ovale – have the ability to hide in your liver for long periods of time before they reactivate, leave your liver cells and infect/re-infect your blood cells.

When will malaria relapse?Relapses can occur days, weeks and months – even up to three years after the primary malaria infec-tion in your blood has been successfully treated and cured. This is one reason why travelers to malaria-ridden areas are not allowed to donate blood for up to three years after returning.

Without proper treatment, you could suffer repeated relapses that typically result in 5-15 days of absence from work for each episode.

Will a relapse make me sick?Relapses will sicken you with fever, headache, body aches, chills and anemia, plus the danger of an en-larged and ruptured spleen. If you develop any of these medical symptoms up to three years after your last trip to a malarial area, you should seek prompt medical attention and be tested for a malaria infec-tion or relapse.

* Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale and Plasmodium malariae are the four types of malaria.


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• How to treat a relapse if you should have one.

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G6PD DeficiencyCertain people are affected by a blood condition called G6PD deficiency, which prevents use of the curative drug primaquine used to treat vivax malaria. Teach workers how to seek medical counsel and be tested for this condition.

Before you take the drug primaquine to prevent vivax malaria relapse, make sure you do not have a blood condition that makes it dangerous to take primaquine.

You might have an inherited blood-enzyme condition called G6PD De�ciency and not even know it. One out of ten people have the condition.

Before you take primaquine, have your doctor test your blood for G6PD De�ciency. This way, you can ensure that the cure for malaria relapse isn’t as dangerous as the disease.

For more information contact your local manager

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One out of every ten people in the world has an inherited blood-enzyme condition that can complicate the treatment of vivax malaria. Find out if you’re affected:

Preventing Vivax Malaria Relapse: Does your G6PD Condition Complicate Treatment?

The Condition and Its TriggersGlucose-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) is a chemical found in your red blood cells that protects them during infections and helps turn carbohydrates into energy. If there is not enough G6PD to protect your red blood cells, certain triggers can cause the red blood cells to be destroyed and a life-threatening condition called hemolytic anemia to occur.

G6PD deficiency—also called “Favism”—can range from mild to severe and falls into one of five classes. Most people with G6PD deficiency don’t have any symptoms until a trigger causes symptoms of anemia. Triggers include: eating and even touching Fava beans; bacterial or viral infections; certain antibiotics; and certain malaria medications.

How it Complicates Malaria TreatmentPrimaquine is the only malaria medication that kills certain strains of malaria (P. vivax and P. ovale). These strains can hide in your liver cells and can cause multiple malaria relapses within three years. Primaquine is also a trigger for people with G6PD deficiency that can lead to hemolytic anemia and the permanent neurological damage it can cause. Therefore, people with more severe cases of G6PD defi-ciency shouldn’t take primaquine.


Avoid These if You are G6PD-Deficient

The following medications can cause problems for G6PD-deficient people and should be avoided unless administered under the care of a specially trained medical professional.

• Formalariainfectionsavoid:Primaquine

• Forbacterialinfectionsavoid: Sulfanilamides (sulfa drugs), Dapsone, Nalidixic acid, Nitrofurantoin, Actenilide

• Avoidclosecontactwithmothballs(Naphthaline) and TNT

• Avoideating: Fava beans (broad beans) and certain herbal remedies.

Note:Thislistisnotall-inclusive.Checkwithyourhealthcareproviderforamorecompleteandup-to-datelist.

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Malaria ChemoprophylaxisCertain rumours, myths and misconceptions about malaria chemoprophylaxis medications persist and create confusion among business travellers, rotators and expatriates on assignment. The decision to take these medications is clouded by fears of adverse reactions and long-term safety. This module examines the issues and dispels the myths.


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“Considered safe for long-term use if the medications are tolerated in the short term.”



You Asked the Questions, We Found the Experts, and They Reported:

Lariam®, Malarone® and Doxycycline areYou Asked the Questions, We Found the Experts, and They Reported:

Lariam®, Malarone® and Doxycycline areYou Asked the Questions, We Found the Experts, and They Reported:

Lariam®, Malarone® and Doxycycline are

HPA Advisory Committee on Malaria Prevention in UK Travellers

Dr. B. Bannister (Infections Services, Royal Hospital, London)

Dr. R. Behrens (Travel Clinic, Hospital for Tropical Diseases London)

Professor P. Chlodini (Director of the HPA Malaria Reference Laboratory, London)

Ms. F. Genasi (Health Protection Scotland)

Wing Commander A. Green (Defence Consultant Advisor in Communicable Disease, Ministry of Defence)

Professor D. Hill (Director of NaTHNaC, Honorary Professor LSHTM, National Travel Health Network and Centre, London)

Dr. G. Kassianos (General Practioner, Berkshire)

Dr. D. Lalloo (Clinical Director, Reader in Clincal Tropical Medicine)

Dr. G. Lea (Chief Travel Medicine Advisor Trailfinders Travel Clinic, London)

Mr. D. Mehta (Executive Editor, British National Formulatory, London)

Professor C. Pasvol (Department of Infection & Tropical Medicine Imperial College London)

Dr. M. Powell (Medical & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), London

Dr. Defane Shingadia (Consultant/Hon Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Infectious Diseases, Great Ormond Street Hospital)

Dr. E. Walker (Consultant Physician & Epidemiologist (Travel Medicine) Health Protection Scotland)

Professor D. Warrell (Centre for Tropical Medicine, University of Oxford)

Professor P. Winstanley (University of Liverpool)

Professor C. Whitty (Gates Malaria Partnership, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine)

As reported in: "Guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the United Kingdom.” – London, Health Protection Agency, January 2007.

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Malaria chemoprophylaxis medications such as Malarone® (atovaquone-proguanil), Lariam® (mefloquine) and doxycycline are recognized worldwide as safe and highly effec-tive, especially when used with mosquito bite prevention strategies. So, why do business travelers, rotators and expatriates still get infected with malaria and die?

One explanation might be that they had concerns about long-term safety and elected to not take the medication as prescribed. If this was the case, it is extremely unfortunate that they made such an uninformed and life-threatening decision. No evidence exists that long-term use of Malarone® (atovaquone-proguanil), Lariam® (mefloquine) and doxycycline causes significant adverse reactions if when taken short-term, there are no adverse reactions.

Please take the time to read and understand the following information so that you can make an informed decision about malaria chemoprophylaxis medications.

Q: Why do national guidelines for the use of malaria chemoprophylaxis differ? Which guideline is most accurate?

A: Most national health agencies only issue malaria chemoprophylaxis guidelines for short-term travelers such as tourists. The United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Hong Kong offer specific guidelines for the long-term traveler (greater than six months) and their guidelines are consistent with the fact that no evidence exists that long-term use of malaria chemoprophylaxis medications causes adverse reactions if when taken short-term, there were no adverse reactions.

There are two sets of credible guidelines that are published in most countries: “Regulatory” and “Practical.” “Regulatory” agencies use clinical trial data, as submitted by the pharmaceutical com-pany that owns the patent for a particular medication to decide whether to license the use and sale of that medication.

“Practical” guidelines take into account the data submitted from the pharmaceutical company’s clinical trials AND data presented in peer-reviewed scientific journals after the medication has been used by the general public. The “Practical” guidelines provide more meaningful and helpful guid-ance because they relate to specific conditions and situations such as long-term use and they often include observations made after millions of doses have been prescribed. The table below lists some “Practical” guideline reports for your review.


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• Provides credible and current medical references to support the safety of malaria chemoprophylaxis.

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Dengue Kit includes: 100 handouts10 posters1 Digital Slide Presentation 1 DVD video1 Toolbox Safety Minutes Tablet1 Trainer’s GuideEach item also available separately

Dengue FeverLike malaria, Dengue fever is transmitted by mosquitoes. There is no vaccine or direct cure so educational materials stress prevention. Teach workers to wear protective clothing, apply skin repellent and eliminate nearby standing water where Aedes mosquitoes hatch.

Highlights:

• What is Dengue fever and how do you get it?

• How to recognize the symptoms.

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Eliminate Nearby Standing Water The Aedes mosquito rarely �ies more than 200 metres from where she hatched. If you eliminate all standing water where you work and live, you greatly reduce the risk of getting bitten by a dengue-infected mosquito.

Empty outside water containers, drain tarps that are used to cover equipment, remove tires that can �ll with water, and report other drainage problems to your supervisor.

Protect Yourself Day and Night Unlike most other mosquitoes, the Aedes likes to bite during the day, as well as the early evening and morning. Take the following precautions:

Apply DEET- or Picaridin-based skin repellent (at least 20%)

Keep windows and doors closed and screens intact.

Wear loose �tting permethrin- treated clothing.

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The Aedes mosquito that carries dengue fever likes to stay close to you. She

hatches in standing water within 200 metres of you, then lies in wait inside or

near buildings where you work and live, and unlike most other mosquitoes, will

bite you during the day also. There is no vaccine or specific cure for dengue fever,

so prevention is critical to staying safe and healthy. Always wear your mandated

PPE: permethrin-treated clothing and repellent with at least 20% DEET.

Preventing DengueStarts Where You Live

What is Dengue Fever?

Dengue fever is a viral infection that is transmitted by an Aedes mosquito and can be life-threat-ening. Every year, an estimated 50 million cases of dengue fever occur worldwide. There are four strains or “serotypes” – Dengue 1, 2, 3 and 4 – and it is possible to get infected with all four – at dif-ferent times or all at once.


Contact Method

Aedes mosquitoes bite and spread dengue during the day. When an infected female Aedes mosquito bites, she will most likely pass the infection to you. Easily identifiable with bold white stripes on a black body, this mosquito typically lives and bites indoors and is also commonly found near industrial and construction sites. She has a flight range of only 100 to 200 me-tres from her hatching site, a nearby source of water.

Aedes lay their eggs anywhere still water can be contained, like buckets, cisterns, fallen palm fronds, coconut shells, tree holes, roof guttering, open wells, drums, discarded tires and trash etc. They prefer to rest in dark, quiet places like under furniture, in closets or in shady spots behind equipment, and typically bite during the day, just after sunrise and before sunset. SYMP-TOMS

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An exciting new poster and sticker series featuring health and safety icon “Cool Croc.” Colourful images entertain your workforce and reinforce important lessons for dressing correctly in tropical climates, using insect repellent, eating right, and staying cool when working in extreme heat.

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The Sun is Hot!Cover up between 10am and 2pm.

Use Sunscreen!Wear an SPF 30 broad spectrum sunscreen.

Cover Up!Wear light-coloured long sleeve shirts, pants, sunglasses and

a hat with a wide brim.

SUN BURN CAUSES SKIN CANCER REGARDLESS OF YOUR SKIN COLOUR


COVER UP RIGHT!

If You Think You Have a FeverVisit The Nearest Health Facility

Use Skin Repellents, Long Clothing and Bed Nets to Protect Yourself from Biting Insects and the Diseases They Transmit

DON’T LET THEM BITE!


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Computer Based Training (CBT)Tropical Health and Safety Series

This series of lessons covers health and safety topics that are extremely important to business travellers, rotators, expatriates on assignment and tourists who visit tropical areas, particularly those where vector-borne diseases are endemic. Each lesson explains the featured threat, teaches prevention strategies and mitigation tactics.

All lessons are interactive, multimedia and include a graded quiz. Available in three formats: 1) Learning Management System files compatible with all corporate LMS platforms.2) Interactive CD version for standalone computers without internet access.3) Paper version for locations where computers and internet access are not available

(such as offshore rigs).

Each CBT title corresponds to the kit of the same title. Please go to the referenced catalogue pages for more information on each topic and content covered:

Malaria Awareness Courseware

1. The World’s Deadliest Animal (see catalogue pages 8-9 for descriptions of titles 1-12)

2. How Malaria Kills

3. How She Find and Bites You

4. The Malaria Infection Cycle

5. Mosquito Repellents Q&A

6. Anti-malarial Medications

7. Mosquito Barriers: Bed Nets & Screens

8. Emergency Standby Treatment for Malaria

9. Permethrin Clothing

10. Indoor Residual Spraying

11. Global Malaria Hotspots

12. Vector Control, the Role of Entomologists

13. Malaria Relapse (p.10)

14. G6PD Deficiency (p.11)

15. Chemoprophylaxis Myths (p.12)

Other Health & Safety Subjects

• Hazards in the Wild (p.5)

• Personal Hygiene (p.6)

• Respiratory Illness (p.7)

• Dengue (p.13)

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Interactive Computer VersionPlug and play CDs allow for standalone interactive viewing and learning on a desktop or laptop computer — perfect for training those with inferior or no Internet access.

Quiz answers can be manually recorded and sent to a central location for manual grading and recording. The quizzes and answer key are provided as PDF files on two separate CDs to facilitate printing and secure grading.

Learning Management System Version AICC, SCORM compliant files compiled and published to meet each client’s unique LMS specifications. This offering includes the design of a custom skin and introduction slide. Designed to work on any corporate LMS platform that deploys training content, tracks users and usage, and produces management reports that help determine how well organizational goals are met.

Paper VersionScreen shots of each slide featured along with the script detailing the spoken part of the lesson instructor.

Quiz answers can be recorded into each booklet and sent to a central location for grading and recording.

Please note: Although this option does not include the video content the material covered is generally the same as that in the Interactive Computer and LMS versions.

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Banners & PostersLarge-format banners and posters get attention and leave a simple, strong message behind.Mosquito-Borne Disease Series Banners: vinyl banners with grommets suitable for indoor or outdoor display. Can be rolled up for easy transport and storage. 2.44 meters wide x 1.22 meters high, front only.

Mosquito-Borne Disease Series Posters: A2, A3 or A4 size, one page, front only.

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BrochuresPre-travel

Can I decide not to take or stop taking

chemoprophylaxis?

Working in a malaria endemic country is a

personal choice that non-immune personnel

make with the full knowledge that working

there requires them to protect themselves by

taking an approved malaria chemoprophylactic

medication. It is important that personnel make

an informed decision about employment in a

malaria endemic country by discussing their

options with a travel health professional.

Diagnose Early

How do I confirm that I have malaria?

If malaria is suspected, medical attention should

be sought immediately to confirm the diagnosis.

This can be done by a trained health profession-

al using a simple blood test. For P. falciparum

malaria, a rapid diagnostic is available, which

can confirm malaria in a matter of minutes.

In countries where malaria is uncommon,

it is important to suspect malaria for any unex-

plained general illness or fever occurring a few

weeks or longer after leaving a malarious area.

Health professionals may not suspect malaria.

Therefore, for any unexplained fever you must:

• Call your emergency medical

assistance provider.

• Seek emergency medical attention as

soon as possible.

• Inform the hospital or medical clinic

that you have recently visited a known

malarious area.

How is malaria treated?

The treatment of malaria should be initiated and

supervised by a doctor or health professional.

Treatment will vary according to the type of

malaria, the condition of the person and the

type of prophylactic medication therapy that

has been taken. Any treatment that has been

started must be completed. Generally, a treat-

ment course will take 7 days. Some forms of

malaria require medication to be taken for up

to 21 days to remove the parasites completely

from the body.

When is treatment initiated?

If a person displays possible signs of malaria

and the diagnosis is suspected but cannot be

confirmed, treatment should be started.

What do I do if there is no doctor or health

care worker?

If you become ill and suspect malaria and there

are no health professionals available, or they

are not responsive, you should use the standby

treatment in your Malaria Survival Kit. These

kits may be available through your employer.

Individuals who believe they will be unable

to access care, should carry “standby” medica-

tion. They should discuss the use of standby

medication with their doctor or health clinic

professional. They must understand how and

when to take the medication and seek medical

assistance as soon as possible after they start

the treatment.

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The A-B-C-D Plan for Malaria Protection Brochure: colour, easy-to-carry brochure. Takes the reader through four primary subject areas needed to understand and combat malaria: Awareness, Bites, Chemoprophylaxis, Diagnosis. Presented in an easy-to-understand Q&A format, this brochure will help your workers learn how to protect themselves. 4 panels, 14 cm x 21.6 cmItem #: BR-001

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Despite their greater experience of overseas trav-el, up to 30% of some expatriate groups develop malaria within the first 2 years of exposure. Many cases are attributed to poor chemoprophylaxis compliance.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the ABCD approach:

AwarenessEnsuring people travelling to a malarious region are

aware of the risks from malaria, have a clear understand-ing of effective prevention strategies, know the incubation period, know how to recognize the symptoms, and where to seek diagnosis and treatment.

Bite PreventionAmong all the debate about chemoprophylaxis the

topic most often overlooked is - if you don’t get bitten you cannot catch malaria! Wearing long sleeved shirts and long trousers protects you from many insects other than mosquitoes, including those which bite during daytime. However, whether working or participating in recreational activities, you should wear long sleeved clothes and long trousers from 1 hour before dusk until 1 hour after dawn.

Use insect repellent containing 20-50% DEET on ex-posed skin and spray permethrin on outer clothing – but not on fire-retardant coveralls. If staying in accommoda-tion with poor air conditioning, and / or inadequate insect barriers, sleep under an insecticide treated bed net and use mosquito coils at night – although care must be taken to avoid fire risks.

ChemoprophylaxisAll non-immune personnel should take chemoprophy-

laxis in a malarious region, since combining good bite prevention techniques with an effective chemoprophylaxis regime will reduce the probability of catching malaria to al-most zero. The most effective malaria chemoprophylaxes are Malarone®, Doxycycline, Lariam® (Mefloquine). Only non-immune personnel need take chemoprophylaxis.

DiagnosisFever occurring in a traveller one week or more after

entering a malaria risk area, and up to 3 months after departure, is a medical emergency which should be investigated immediately.

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Taking Chemoprophylaxis Exactly as Prescribed

is Very Important!

Malarone® Taken 2 days before entering, daily while in

and for 7 days after departing the malarial area because this medication destroys malaria par-asites in both the liver and bloodstream stages of the disease.

Doxycycline Taken 2 days before entering, daily while in

and for 28 days after departing the malarial area because it destroys malaria parasites only in the bloodstream stage of the disease. P. falciparum malaria parasites may remain in your liver for one to two weeks after departing the malarial area so it is EXTREMELY impor-tant that you continue this medication for the full 28 days after leaving the malarial area to destroy any parasites that may be released into your bloodstream.

Mefloquine (Larium®) Taken 2 weeks before entry, weekly while in

and for 4 weeks after departing the malarial area because it destroys malaria parasites only in the bloodstream stage of the disease. P. falciparum malaria parasites may remain in your liver for one to two weeks after departing the malaria area so it is EXTREMELY important that you continue this medication for the full 4 weeks after leaving the malarial area to de-stroy any parasites that may be released into your bloodstream.

Switching Chemoprophylaxis Medications It is not recommended that individuals switch

between the medications unless they are ex-periencing significant side effects or if their current medication is not available. Switching should only be done under the advisement of a physician or other qualified health professional to ensure that full protection is maintained.

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Dear Doctor:

This patient has traveled to an area where Plasmodium

falciparum, Plasmodium vivax and dengue fever are endemic

and where scrub typhus cases are occasionally reported.

P. falciparum in particular is very serious, even fatal if not

diagnosed and treated promptly.

The malaria chemoprophylaxis that was recommended

is either Malarone, Mefloquine (Lariam), or doxycycline

(100mg). Please note that it is reported that these medi-

cations are approximately 90% effective when taken as di-

rected. Thus, this patient may still develop malaria.

All employees who experience post-departure fever and/

or flu-like symptoms have been counseled to consult a

doctor as soon as possible. Please be aware that malaria

developing while on chemoprophylaxis may present

with very non-specific symptoms: low-grade (or no) fever,

malaise, headache, myalgic, gastric or flu-like complaints.

Malaria should be considered the diagnosis until it has

been ruled out by means of a thick and thin blood smear

examination for malaria parasites. If parasites are detect-

ed, appropriate treatment should be started. You can also

use the Rapid Diagnostic test kit enclosed in the Malaria

Curative Kit. It is specific for P. falciparum, P. vivax and

other malaria.

Please note: P. falciparum infections originating in PNG

are chloroquine-resistant. Mixed diagnosis of infections

– particularly vector-borne diseases is a possibility.

Thank you for your attention to this patient.

For technical information:

Health care providers needing assistance with diagnosis or

management of suspected cases of malaria should call the CDC

Malaria Hotline: 770-488-7788 (M-F, 8 am-4:30 pm, eastern time).

Emergency consultation after hours, call: 770-488-7100 and

request to speak with a CDC Malaria Branch clinician.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

www.cdc.gov/travel/content/yellowbook/home-2010.aspx

www.cdc.gov/travel/

www.cdc.gov/malaria/diagnosis_treatment/tx_clinicians.htm

World Health Organization

www.who.int/ith/en/index.html

www.who.int/topics/malaria/en/

United Kingdom’s National Travel Health Network and Centre

www.nathnac.org/pro/index.htm

Surveillance and outbreak information

www.cdc.gov/mmwr/

www.who.int/wer/en/index.html

www.promedmail.org/pls/otn/f?p=2400:1000

Note for the Medical Professional: The information and advice in this brochure is not

intended to replace the services of a physician or a

technical medical reference. You should not use the

information in this brochure for diagnosing or treat-

ing a medical or health condition. You should consult

a physician in all matters relating to your health, and

particularly in respect to any symptoms that may re-

quire diagnosis or medical attention. Any action on

your part in response to the information provided

in this brochure is at the reader’s discretion. Readers

should consult their own physicians concerning the

information in this brochure.

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Post Departure Brochure: full-colour informative brochure presents precautions that must be taken after leaving a disease-endemic area. A4 size, trifold, six panels, front and back.Item #: BR-003

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You vs The Malaria Infected Mosquito Table Tent Display: full-colour table displays keep health and safety message front and center. 21 cm height, three sided.

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Cool Croc Series

Take the Bite Out of Malaria Hard Hat Sticker: Adhesive vinyl hard hat sticker serves as a constant reminder to follow malaria control procedures. 5.1 cm (2 inches) diameter. Item #: ST-M001

Dress for Success Sticker:Wear clothing and sunscreen to protect yourself from the hot tropical sun. Item #: ST-CC001

Cover Up Right Sticker: Use skin repellents, long clothing and bed nets to protect yourself from biting insects.Item #: ST-CC002

Work Smart & Stay Cool Sticker: Take shade breaks every 45 minutes and drink plenty of water when working in the hot sun.Item #: ST-CC003

Eat Right Sticker:

Eat right and stay healthy, avoid overeating and drink plenty of water.Item #: ST-CC004

Full-colour adhesive vinyl stickers remind workers to follow important health and safety procedures in tropical environments. 5.72 cm (2.25 inches) diameter. Item #: ST-001

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Mosquitoes AttackItem #: TT-004

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Vector-borne Disease Prevention ServicesThe education materials in this catalogue are designed to support our primary business – the prevention of vector-borne disease at our clients’ project locations. MosquitoZone manages, creates and audits vector-control and malaria management programs worldwide. Below is a listing of some of our most requested services:

• Vector-control Program Management (fully managed or do-it-yourself programs with remote entomological monitoring)

• Malaria Policy and Prevention Program Review and/or Development

• Vector-borne Disease Risk Assessment

• Vector-control Program Audit

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• Early Alert Remote Monitoring System (EARS) Web-based software solution

• Emergency Outbreak Standby Program

• Health and Safety training (pre-travel, induction, in-country, post-departure and refresher)

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