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« on: September 04, 2007, 08:05:33 AM » |
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Believe it or not its the mosquito   Facts; - Mosquitoes are the carrier of the deadly virus that causes malaria, one of the world's deadliest disease. - Malaria is responsible for nearly half of the deaths of children under the age of 5 years in Africa. - It kills more than 2,800 children a day in Africa and according to Third World Network Features - Direct and indirect costs of malaria amounted to US $800 million in 1987 and are expected to reach US $1.8 billion annually in Africa by 1995. |
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3plus3
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« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2007, 07:18:49 AM » |
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Wow. I would have never thought that it was the mosquito! Do they have a spray they could spray to help kill some of them?
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tater03
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« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2007, 07:40:54 AM » |
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I had read this not to long ago and that alot of these children don't necessarly need to die but because they don't have the funds for the medicine or the funds to stop the spread of malaria it just keeps getting worse.
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3plus3
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« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2007, 07:02:37 AM » |
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Man, that really is terrible. You would think that being in the US instead of wasting our money and time in Iraq we could be doing something for this cause.
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Jewel
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« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2007, 12:34:53 PM » |
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I had a teacher in middle school who went to Africa for some type of exchange program and came back with Malaria. She was very sick, and almost died. It's such a shame that people die from Malaria.
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katharina
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« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2007, 06:55:32 AM » |
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Believe it or not its the mosquito Yes, it can be quite a problem, I know. Precautions have to be taken by travelers to the region, but there are things to do to protect ourselves and make it much less of a worry. |
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riskey58
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« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2007, 08:26:14 AM » |
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That is so sad. Things have come such a long way, and to think that over there a Mosqoitie is their biggesr fear.
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tater03
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« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2007, 12:07:29 PM » |
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Isn't there a shot you can get before you travel to Africa for Malaria? It might have been a pill now that I think about it. I though a read something about it on the CDC website not to long ago.
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riskey58
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« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2007, 03:02:07 PM » |
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I thought it was a shot that you could get. But to be honest I am not real sure. But I am sure there is something you could take before going to prevent it.
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katharina
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« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2007, 02:27:52 PM » |
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Isn't there a shot you can get before you travel to Africa for Malaria? It might have been a pill now that I think about it. I though a read something about it on the CDC website not to long ago.
If I'm not mistaken, it's a requirment. Okay, I just looked... it's not one of the vaccinations that seems to be required, but it's definitely recommended if you're going to a place in Africa that has trouble with malaria. |
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riskey58
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« Reply #10 on: September 11, 2007, 05:21:20 PM » |
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Good to know I thought it was a requirement. I am surprised that it is not a requirement. Being that there is such a good chance on getting it.
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3plus3
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« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2007, 10:20:54 AM » |
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Ok, so if there is a vaccination available, then how come the children in Africa aren't given it as well?
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Jewel
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« Reply #12 on: September 12, 2007, 01:40:18 PM » |
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I am sure that the main reason that the children in Africa do not receive the vaccination is due to money restraints.
I would definitely get the shot, and I will before I head to Africa. I would definitely not risk it.
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tater03
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« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2007, 02:08:58 PM » |
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Yes, I watched something about this not to long ago and it is due to money issues that they don't have the medicine to give. I find that just so sad.
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katharina
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« Reply #14 on: September 14, 2007, 08:35:30 AM » |
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Yes, I watched something about this not to long ago and it is due to money issues that they don't have the medicine to give. I find that just so sad.
Ah, I suspected that might be it. You'd think there'd be *some* way to get the children these vaccinations but when lack of food is such a big concern in some areas, I guess it makes medical care secondary. |
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