If you plan to pop in and out of the water choose a waterproof brand. Avoid the midday sun between the hours of 11am and 3pm, when the suns rays are at their strongest. Babies should be kept out of the sun altogether if possible. When the sun has gone in, a soothing, unperfumed moisturiser will help to prevent peeling and prolong your tan. Your pharmacist will be able to tell you exactly what you need.
Malaria can kill and protection is required for many countries outside of Europe.
Wear long-sleeved clothes and trousers in the evening or at night. Use mosquito nets and repellents during the night. If the side effects are bad, and particularly if you suffer anxiety after taking the tablets, consult your doctor or pharmacists for advice. If you do have sex with a new partner whilst away, your chances of catching a sexually transmitted disease, including HIV infection, increase if you have unprotected sex. Condoms offer protection and should be used whenever you have sex.