Divya Singh Divya Singh Asked 6 months ago

Is malaria common in the united states?

My cousin just moved to the US for studies, and her parents are worried about her getting sick. I heard that malaria is not that common in developed countries. Is malaria common in the United States?

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Prajakta Patil Prajakta Patil Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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USA mein malaria? Ho na, I don't think it's very common there. Mostly humare side pe zyaada hota hai, right? But if someone is travelling, it's good to check with a doctor before going.

Aisha Khan Aisha Khan Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I heard it's quite rare in the US, unlike here. But still, never take any health symptom lightly, especially when traveling. I once ignored a persistent cough and regretted it badly. Always get a proper checkup.

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Siddharth Mehta Siddharth Mehta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

From what I know, malaria isn't common in the US. It's mostly imported cases. But if you're travelling there or have specific concerns, a good hospital doctor can give you the most accurate and recent info. Always ask them clearly.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Haan, US mein toh malaria bahut rare hai, na? Humare India mein hi zyaada dikkat hai iski. Unless you go to very specific, remote places, you probably won't find it there. But still, be aware.

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Avantika Sharma Avantika Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I mostly focus on general health for immunity, which is good for any region. As for the US, I believe malaria isn't a widespread issue there. For specific travel health, always consult a doctor, they can advise on region-specific risks and precautions.

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