Information on prevention of malaria for travelers is now
available 24 hours a day by calling (404) 639-1610. The
information
system, which is a CDC pilot project, gives general information
about
malaria and malaria prevention and detailed recommendations on
malaria
prevention in specific geographic areas (Africa, the Indian
subcontinent, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, South
America, China and Southeast Asia, and Oceania). Information on
prevention of malaria in children and pregnant or breastfeeding
women
is also available. Callers can select any one or all of the
informational messages and should be prepared to write down the
names
and dosages of drugs. The information will be updated as needed.
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