Do I need malaria pills for Kenya and Tanzania?

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Tanzania take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip.



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Malaria Precautions There is a high risk of malaria in the rest of Kenya, so you need to take antimalarial tablets in addition to using insect repellent and avoiding mosquito bites if you are travelling to these high risk areas.

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Infants, children under 5 years, pregnant women, travellers and people with HIV or AIDS are at higher risk of severe infection. Malaria can be prevented by avoiding mosquito bites and with medicines.

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