Organizations ranging from England’s National Health Service to America’s National Institutes of Health recommend the “ABCD” approach to fighting malaria. This approach begins with general malaria risk “awareness” and the adoption of essential mosquito “bite prevention” measures that may include applying insect repellant and using protective netting. The “C” of the “ABCD” approach stands for “checking” with medical professional regarding malaria prevention tablets, ensuring that each individual has the right medication for them and takes the proper medication according to physician recommendations. Finally, it is important to seek immediate “diagnosis” if and when symptoms of malaria arise, even if these symptoms appear up to a year after returning from an area of high malaria risk.
