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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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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

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

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Kuitems and 11 doctors agreed

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