Medical care should be obtained as soon as possible to diagnose the type of malaria and to assure proper treatment of the malaria. Individuals who take Fansidar should continue to take their weekly dose of chloroquine. The use of Fansidar is contraindicated in persons with a history of sulfa allergies, severe kidney or liver disease, blood disorders, G 6 PD deficiency, pregnancy, nursing mothers, and in infants under 2 months of age. Fansidar should be used with caution in persons with severe allergies or severe bronchial asthma. It should not be used alone as a malaria suppressant.
Mosquitoes are also present in shady areas and on cloudy days.
To reduce your contact with mosquitoes, remain in well-screened areas, use mosquito nets, and wear clothes that cover most of the body. It is recommended to use insect repellent on any exposed areas of skin. DEET may be absorbed through the skin into the systemic circulation, and toxic and allergic reactions have been reported. Prolonged or excessive application of any insect repellent should be avoided. The long-term effects are unknown.