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Hi. we are going to marloth park in kruger national park. we were informed that there might be malaria mosquitos. what do we take prevent infections?
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Malaria: Kruger National Park is considered a high risk Malaria area from October to May. Don't know what month your trip is. Anti malaria medications, insect repellents and long pants with long sleeved shirts.
Answered 7/21/2020
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