In which situation should drugs for malaria be given?

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Drugs for malaria should be given prophylactically (before getting infected) when people travel to areas in which malaria is common. This is the best way to prevent contracting the disease as there is currently no vaccine available for malaria. Giving drugs after returning from a malaria-infested area may be too late, as symptoms can take weeks to appear and the disease can progress rapidly. Additionally, drugs are not typically given prophylactically in acute cases of malaria, as they are primarily used for prevention rather than treatment.

In Which Situation Should Drugs for Malaria Be Given