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Visiting mozambique for holiday in jan. should we take malaria tablets? apparently the one type is unavailable, the other you shouldn't go in the sun
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CDC recommends: The CDC recommends antimalarials when visiting Mozambique unless they are contraindicated. I would keep this in mind when visiting Mozambique. Have a nice day!
Answered 10/11/2021
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Malaria: Recommended chemoprophylaxis for Malaria in Mozambique include Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, or tafenoquine (per the CDC).
Answered 8/7/2020
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