The following regions are high-risk : [substeps] Africa central and south america parts of caribbean asia, eastern europe, and the south pacific [title] Schedule a doctor's appointment. [step] If you are visiting one of these places, schedule an appointment with your doctor six weeks in advance of your trip.
[header] How to prevent malaria [title] Determine whether you're at risk. [step] If you're traveling to a country with high rates of malaria, it's important to take precautions. Malaria is preventable if you take the right medication before, during, and after exposure to dangerous mosquitoes.