People wonder whether it's worth taking a trip to Africa for vacation and how to protect themselves and their family from infections. They discuss how real the risk of malaria is for tourists and what precautions are necessary.
Malaria is a real risk, but tourists often exaggerate the danger: the risk is low if you pick the right region and season, plus antimalarial pills and a mosquito net do the job. The key thing is to see a doctor before you go - they'll look at your itinerary and pick the right preventive treatment; lots of families travel to Africa without problems, they just don't cut corners on preparation.
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