For those living in a malarious area

o Sleep inside an insecticide-treated mosquito net every night.

o Screen windows and doors (if a family can afford to do so) or in the sleeping area.

o Wear long sleeves and long pants during night time activities.

o Use insect repellant during night time activities.

o Consult immediately to the nearest health facility when experiencing symptoms of malaria and complete the medications as instructed. Do not self-medicate.

For persons going to a malaria endemic area

o Consult the Provincial Health Office or Rural Health Unit of the province/area for medical advice.

o Chemoprophylaxis is given as follows:

§ Doxycycline 100 mg daily for 2 – 3 days before going to an endemic area, continue while in the endemic area and continue for 4 more weeks after leaving the endemic area.

§ NOTE: Doxycycline is contraindicated in pregnant women and children 8 years old and below.

§ NOTE: Taking chemoprophylaxis is not 100% assurance that one will not get sick of malaria Be extra cautious while staying in an endemic area and employ other personal protective measures.

o Preferably, windows and doors of sleeping quarters are screened. If not, sleep inside an insecticide-treated mosquito net or inside a conventional mosquito net every night.

o Wear long sleeves and long pants during night time activities.

o Use insect repellant during night time activities.

o In case you develop symptoms of malaria while in the area or after coming form an endemic area, consult a physician and inform him/her that you went to a malaria endemic area and has stayed there for several days (history of travel to an endemic area) so that a blood smear will be taken.