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Visiting friends and family in Nigeria this year?
  • Published Date:
    4/25/11
  • Language:
    English
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  • Corporate Authors:
    Center for Global Health (U.S.). Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria.
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  • Description:
    Protect Yourself from Malaria!

    • Even if you were born in Nigeria, you still can get malaria.

    • Malaria occurs in most parts of Africa, including big cities.

    • Malaria can cause severe, even fatal illness.

    How to Prevent Malaria:

    • Visit your doctor 4-6 weeks before you travel.

    • Buy your malaria pills before your trip.

    • Take your malaria pills exactly as prescribed.

    • Avoid mosquito bites, especially at night.

    • If you become sick during or after your travel, make sure it is not malaria by seeing a doctor right away.

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