Jamaica, island country, third largest island in the west Indies, situated south of Cuba. Jamaica is in the Eastern Standard Time. But they do not observe daylight saving time. The name Jamaica was derived from the country's Arawak name "Xaymaca", which means "the land of wood and water".

In winter, the average temperature is 75 degrees; in summer it's about 80. This means that a vacation in summer can be very pleasant. The terrain is mountainous, except for tracts of lowlands in the southern coastal area. The principal range, in the eastern section of the island, is the Blue Mountains, of which Blue Mountain Peak (2,256 m/ 7,402 ft) is the highest point on the island. A series of lesser mountains extends west to the extremity of the island, over an extensive plateau. The coastline, 1,020 km (635 mi) long, is irregular, particularly in the south, a

Malaria is a serious disease that is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Symptoms may include fever and flu-like illness, including chills, headache, muscle aches, and fatigue. Malaria may cause anemia and jaundice. Plasmodium falciparum infections, if not immediately treated, may cause kidney failure, coma, and death. Malaria symptoms will occur at least 7 to 9 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Fever in the first week of travel in a malaria-risk area is unlikely to be malaria; however, any fever should be promptly evaluated. If you become ill with a fever or flu-like illness either while traveling in a malaria-risk area or after you return home (for up to 1 year), you should seek immediate medical attention and should tell the physician. I suggest you take chloroquine as a preventive measure. Warning there are side effects when you take this anti malaria drug; the most common side effects reported by travelers taking chloroquine include nausea and vomiting, headache, dizziness, blurred vision and itching. Chloroquine may also worsen the symptoms of psoriasis.

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There is no vaccine and there is no cure, so if one contracts dengue, the treatment is 'supportive' - which means rest, plenty of fluids, Tylenol, and hospitalization if the fever or develop. Prevention is the best prevention. The Aedes mosquito likes to bite in the morning and afternoons, often indoors or in the shade. Since the mosquito is a day biter; during daylight hours, in areas where mosquitoes are present, protect yourself by using anti-mosquito measures. This includes wearing repellents, such as DEET (20-30% is safe and effective) and spraying clothing with permethri. Alternatives include Neem oil from India, which can be drunk as a tea or worn as a lotion. Avon's Skin-So-Soft is good, but it wears off too quickly. Mosquito coils do work; Vitamin B and garlic, I am sorry to report, do not work. Wearing clothing is usually a good idea, especially long sleeves, long pants or skirts

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