ColombiaIs there malaria in Colombia?
Summary: Yes, some regions of Colombia have a risk of malaria. The CDC has provided the map below, which shows which areas of Colombia are at risk for Malaria. "All areas below 1,700 m (5,577 ft). None in Bogotá, Cartagena, and Medellin. (See Map 2-10)."
Yes, some regions of Colombia have a risk of malaria. The CDC has provided the map below, which shows which areas of Colombia are at risk for Malaria. "All areas below 1,700 m (5,577 ft). None in Bogotá, Cartagena, and Medellin. (See Map 2-10)."
The CDC recommends preventative malaria medication for people living in the yellow-shaded areas.
Information and recommendations from the CDC about medications that prevent and treat malaria.
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Additional Information:
- Colombia Guide
- Healthcare & Health Insurance in Colombia
- Members Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Colombia
- Best Places to Live in Colombia
- Real Estate in Colombia
- Guide to Real Estate in Colombia
- Pros & Cons of Living in Colombia
- Cost of Living in Colombia
- Zika Virus in Colombia
- How to Rent a Home in Colombia
- How to Enroll in the Public Healthcare System in Colombia
- 10 Best Places for Families to Live in Colombia
- 2024 Guide to Living in Colombia
- Pros and Cons of Living in Colombia 2024
- 2024 Guide to Moving to Colombia
