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Anti-malaria drugs do not prevent you from being infected, but
kill the malaria parasites during a stage in their development and
significantly reduce the risk of becoming very ill.
Expert advice on medication should be sought, as there are many
factors to consider, including the area to be visited.
The risk of exposure to malaria carrying mosquitoes, the side effect
of medication, your medical history and whether you are a child
or adult or pregnant.
Travelers to isolated areas in high-risk countries may like to
carry a treatment dose of medication for us if symptoms occur,
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