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Is there malaria in Colombia?

By Betsy Burlingame

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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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Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.


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