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What is the minimum age for children to get Malaria?

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  • Children under the age of five are advised not to travel to areas at high risk of malaria.
  • Complications and death due to malaria are high among children, pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems.
  • Mefloquine is prescribed to babies and children as well as are also available in syrup form – which makes it easier for children to take. Doxycycline should be taken by pregnant women or by children younger than 10 years since it can interfere with growing teeth and bones. Malanil is not licensed in South Africa for use in children and the paediatric dosage is therefore not available in South Africa. However, it is advised that Malanil may be used by children weighing more than 40 kilograms. Paediatric must be prescribed by a medical professional, as an overdose of the medication can be fatal. The dose is calculated according to the weight of the child – and a medical history must be taking into account to determine contra-indications.


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