what are preventions of malaria
Prevention. Prevention of malaria involves protecting yourself against mosquito bites and taking antimalarial medicines. But public health officials strongly recommend that young children and pregnant women avoid traveling to areas where malaria is common. Medicine to prevent malaria is most effective if you take the recommended dosage exactly as prescribed and for the length of time required. 2  If you are to take the medicine once a week, take it on the same day of the week each week.