They're the most common cause of stomach bugs (gastroenteritis) in the UK. Each year, it's estimated that between 600,000 and 1 million people in the UK catch norovirus. The illness is sometimes called the winter vomiting bug because it's more common in winter. However, you can catch the virus at any time of the year.hey're the most common cause of stomach bugs (gastroenteritis) in the UK. Each year, it's estimated that between 600,000 and 1 million people in the UK catch norovirus. The illness is sometimes called the winter vomiting bug because it's more common in winter. However, you can catch the virus at any time of the year.
On the contrary, individuals who are carriers for the sickle cell disease (with one sickle gene and one normal hemoglobin gene, also known as sickle cell trait) have some protective advantage against malaria.
Unlike visitors to the mainland of Ecuador, you do not need a malaria or yellow fever shot. Because the Galapagos Islands are on the equator, sunscreen protection is particularly important and should be applied regularly to avoid sun cancer.Apply mosquito repellent and use mosquito nets at night to avoid exposure to malaria and dengue.).nlike visitors to the mainland of Ecuador, you do not need a malaria or yellow fever shot. Because the Galapagos Islands are on the equator, sunscreen protection is particularly important and should be applied regularly to avoid sun cancer.