This particular insect - the handsome mosquito - can sometimes be responsible for one souvenir of your business trip or holiday that you don't want to bring back with you......Malaria!

Contact your local Murrays Healthcare pharmacy for advice on whether you're entering a Malarial Zone or not (at Murrays, our records are kept regularly up-to-date).

Get advice on the type of medication recommended as anti-malarial. Most can be bought at any decent chemists, though some may require a visit to your doctor.

Most anti-malarial medicines need to be taken one week before your trip - so make sure you leave plenty of time.

Many pharmacists offer to run a health check, to reduce the likelihood of any side effects if you are obliged to take certain medicines.

Take positive action. Examine ways to stop you getting bitten in the first place by an infected Mosquito. Sprays and creams can be especially useful in turning the Mosquito's unwelcome attentions away from you!