Do I need insect repellent in the Maldives?

It is possible to contract several mosquito-borne illnesses in Maldives, including dengue fever and zika, so it is a very good idea to avoid bites wherever possible. You should wear clothing with good limb coverage and use a reliable insect repellent.



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No insects or malaria
You won't come across anything else that will sting, bite or nip you (I have, very, very occasionally come across sandflies). Most holidaymakers don't take insect repellent, unless they want it for visiting local islands.

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Synthetic sprays with DEET or Picaridin perform the best on repellent tests against Zika, malaria, dengue or West Nile virus mosquitoes.

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In short, imagine a Maldives without mosquitoes. This no longer needs to be a dream – it is fast becoming a reality. In the past 15 months, the mosquito population at Soneva Fushi on Baa Atoll Kunfunadhoo, has collapsed by 98 per cent.

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Climate change is already posing increasing challenges in Maldives, with more frequent soil erosion, loss of beaches and saltwater intrusion into land and freshwater sources. Rising ocean temperatures are leading to reduced tuna catches.

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Avoid Drinking Tap Water
Amongst the various things about Maldives that you should know, this one is most important. Water undergoes a different process in the Maldives to rid itself of all the harmful bacteria and germs. This process is known as reverse osmosis desalination.

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There are annual dengue outbreaks in the Maldives, although most cases are not life-threatening. The HPA also noted an increase in chikungunya with 839 cases reported between January and April.

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4 Tips To Protect Your Skin From Sun While on Vacation
  1. Don't Forget To Apply Sunscreen. Just so you know, prolonged exposure to the sun without protection causes wrinkles, aging, and other skin problems. ...
  2. Wear Sun Protective Clothing / UPF Clothes. ...
  3. Wear Hats, Caps, or Baseball Caps. ...
  4. Use Antioxidant Pills.


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