Malaria occurs in all areas of the country including Mumbai and Delhi. The exceptions are areas above 2000 metres such as Kashmir. Remember, malaria-transmitting mosquitoes primarily bite between dusk and dawn, but caution is advised at all times.
You can protect yourself against mosquito bites with:
Speak with your healthcare professional about whether or not you might need medication for malaria, at least a month prior to your departure.
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. India. Available at: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2018/select-destinations/india [accessed 07 February 2022].
4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Traveler’s Health India. Available at: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/india [accessed 07 February 2022].
11. New South Wales Government. Mosquitoes are a health hazard – communicable diseases factsheet. Available at: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/infectious/factsheets/factsheets/mosquitoes-health-hazard.pdf [accessed 07 February 2022].
MAT-AU-2200167 Date of preparation March 2022
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