Malaria: Prevention is the Best Defense

A MINUTE OF HEALTH WITH CDC
Malaria: Prevention is the Best Defense
Malaria Surveillance—United States, 2005
July 20, 2007

This program is presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC – safer,
healthier people.

Malaria is a serious, sometimes deadly disease. And while rare in the United States,
cases are reported each year. If you’re traveling to a country where malaria is common,
you should take steps to prevent infection. The CDC offers the latest information about
medicines that prevent malaria, as well as other safety measures to protect your health.

CDC publishes The Yellow Book, a resource with health information specifically for
travelers. You can find it at www.cdc.gov/travel. To find out if your destination puts you
at risk for malaria, call 1-800-CDC-INFO or visit the CDC travel web site.

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