My colleague is relocating to the United States for his job, and his family is concerned about tropical diseases. Specifically, they asked me if there's malaria prevalent in the United States these days? I couldn't give them a clear answer.
8 months ago
My mother was worried about this when my cousin went to Texas and told him to drink tulsi water. But honestly, the doctor there told us malaria is practically non-existent in the US except for very rare travel cases. So please stay calm, it is quite safe.
8 months ago
Actually malaria is not a big deal there at all, yaar. They don't have those breeding grounds like we do here. Unless you are going to some deep swampy areas, relax, you don't need to stress about it.
8 months ago
According to CDC data which I tracked online, there are only about 2,000 cases a year in the US, mostly from international travelers. You don't need any special preventive meds unless your personal doctor specifically suggests it based on your health profile.
6 months ago
No need to waste time worrying about malaria for a US trip. It is not endemic there. Just carry your basic travel medicines and check with a local clinic if you get a sudden fever while traveling.
4 months ago
While it is extremely rare, you cannot completely rule out bugs. If you have recently traveled and are running a high fever with shivering, don't take it lightly. Get a blood test done immediately to be absolutely sure of what it is.
4 months ago
As a mom, I always pack Odomos when traveling with my kids anywhere. But in the US, you really don't need to worry about malaria. Just make them wear full sleeves if you go near lakes in the evening, just to avoid general bug bites.
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