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Malaria is a serious, but preventable infection that can be fatal. Your risk of malaria may be high in these countries, including cities. ...
Travelers to malaria-risk areas, including infants, children, and former residents of the Indian Subcontinent, should take an antimalarial drug. NOTE: Chloroquine is NOT an effective antimalarial drug in the Indian Subcontinent and should not be taken to prevent malaria in this region. For additional information on malaria risk and prevention
Dengue viruses are transmitted by mosquitoes, which are most active during the day. ...
· If you are going to visit areas where there is risk for malaria, take your malaria prevention medication before, during, and after travel, as directed. ... This is when the type of mosquito whose bite transmits malaria is active. ... , malaria, dengue, filariasis, leishmaniasis, and onchocerciasis). ...
After you return home:
If you have visited a malaria-risk area, continue taking your antimalarial drug for 4 weeks (doxycycline or mefloquine) or seven days (atovaquone/proguanil) after leaving the risk area.
Malaria is always a serious disease and may be a deadly illness. 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 your travel history.
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