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A 24-year-old female asked:
what kind of malaria medication should i take before i travel and for how long?
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Dr. Kristi Woods answered
Pediatrics 23 years experience
Depends: The medicine you take is dependent on where you are going. Some areas have resistance to certain drugs (like chloroquine.) you might need to start taking it a few weeks before you left, depending on what you take.
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Dr. Holly Maes commented
Pediatrics 36 years experience
Check on CDC's website under the overseas travel tab for up-to-date recommendations
Apr 30, 2014
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