How To Prevent Malaria?

Sleep under insecticide-treated bed nets

Use mosquito repellents on exposed skin

Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, especially at night

Use window screens and door screens

Keep doors and windows closed or screened

Remove standing water around homes

Empty, cover, or clean containers that collect water

Use indoor insecticide spraying where recommended

Take antimalarial medicines for prevention when advised by a healthcare provider

Seek medical advice before traveling to malaria-endemic areas

Stay in screened or air-conditioned rooms when possible

Repair holes in nets, screens, and clothing

Follow local public health guidance in malaria-risk areas

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