Recently, there have been a few cases of malaria confirmed in the US for the first time in two decades. Malaria can be serious and sometimes life-threatening. Learn more about the disease here:
When to Call a Doctor About Malaria
If you think you may have malaria while you're traveling to an area where it's common, get medical care right away. Give the doctor your medical history. You can also ask your doctor about traveling with a full set of medication on you -- just in case you need it while you're far from home.
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