Malaria is caused by tiny germs from mosquito bites.
Mosquitoes that spread malaria bite mostly at night.
Sleep under a mosquito net every night to stay safe.
Keep your room and yard clean to stop mosquitoes from growing.
Wear long clothes in the evening to avoid mosquito bites.
Malaria can make you feel very sick with fever and chills.
If you feel sick, tell an adult and go to the clinic right away.
Doctors can test your blood to check if you have malaria.
Malaria medicine helps you get better—always finish your treatment.
Malaria vaccines help protect young children from getting very sick.
HIFA Profile: Kristine Yakhama is a coordinator with Good Health Community Programmes in Kenya Programmes in Kenya and has an professional interest in sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health. Email address: kristineyakhama AT gmail.com