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Explain the methods of, prevention of malaria.

Malaria can often be avoided using the ABCD approach to prevention, which stands for: Awareness of risk – find out whether you're at risk of getting malaria. Bite prevention – avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellent, covering your arms and legs, and using a mosquito net.


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