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We are traveling to a malaria area in the kruger park in 2 weeks time. i have a 6 year old and a 3 year old. what precautions should we take. i have received contradictory details on what would be best. some say dont take the meds?
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Medications: is important to avoid developing Malaria when traveling to a malaria endemic area. Your doctor can check the resistance pattern in the country you are traveling
Answered 11/27/2017
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