Facts for Life
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Key Messages: What every family and community has a right to know about

Malaria

  1. Malaria is transmitted through mosquito bites. Sleeping under a mosquito net treated with a recommended insecticide is the best way to prevent mosquito bites. (Supporting Information)
  2. Wherever malaria is common, children are in danger. A child with a fever should be examined immediately by a trained health worker and receive an appropriate antimalarial treatment as soon as possible. (Supporting Information)
  3. Malaria is very dangerous for pregnant women. Wherever malaria is common, pregnant women should prevent malaria by taking antimalarial tablets recommended by a health worker. (Supporting Information)
  4. A child suffering or recovering from malaria needs plenty of liquids and food. (Supporting Information)
  5. Families and communities can prevent malaria by taking action to stop mosquitoes from breeding. (Supporting Information)
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