Priya Das Priya Das Asked 9 months ago

Can you get malaria in america?

My brother is planning to visit some relatives in America next month. He's heard about different health risks there. I just wanted to know if malaria is something he should be worried about getting in America.

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Gopal Das Gopal Das Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Keep your mind at peace, my friend. While it is very rare there, sometimes travelers do bring it back. Just take normal precautions, eat healthy, and let nature take care of the rest.

Rahul Mehra Rahul Mehra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Chill yaar, don't stress too much about this. It is super rare in the US, mostly just people traveling from tropical countries who get diagnosed there. You can enjoy your trip without constantly worrying about mosquitoes!

Nisha Shah Nisha Shah Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I totally get it, traveling somewhere new can make us anxious about all kinds of diseases. But honestly, malaria is almost nonexistent there now. You don't need to worry about it like you do here in India.

Shruti Iyer Shruti Iyer Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I'm always a bit cautious about health because of my PCOS struggles, but malaria is indeed very uncommon in the US. Still, if you are traveling, keeping your immunity up with good sleep and less stress is always a good idea.

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Preeti Zinta Preeti Zinta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Hey! 🌟 Yes, it is very rare in America but not completely zero because of international travel. Just carry your normal bug spray if you are hiking in wooded areas and enjoy your stay! ✈️

Amitoj Singh Amitoj Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Honestly, the only thing you should worry about catching in America is a craving for their huge burgers and fries! Malaria is barely a thing there, so you can eat peacefully without mosquito coils around your dining table.

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