Malaria

So, before coming here I really did not know anything about Malaria or that it was anything to worry about. We had a medical session on it though and I learned that it can be rather serious. We take Malaria prophylaxis though which they say will help the Malaria not be as bad if we do get it. Before the session I never really thought about using bug spray for any other reason apart from mosquito bites just itching a lot. Now I try to avoid bites as much as possible. That is difficult though being an environment and agriculture volunteer! I have already had to ask for a second bottle of bug repellent and very soon I will need another. I would rather use a lot of repellent than get Malaria, I suppose!