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Is it recommended that pregnant women take chloroquine prophylaxis?

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Is it recommended that pregnant women take chloroquine prophylaxis?

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Malaria chemoprophylaxis is not contraindicated in pregnancy. These drugs are usually well tolerated for pregnant women and children. However, due to prevalence of Cholroquine and SP resistance in most countries of the SEA Region, these drugs would not guarantee full protection. Therefore, personal protection is strongly recommended.