Who is most likely to get Malaria?
Anyone can get malaria. However, most cases of malaria occur in people who live in countries where malaria is common. People from the United States can become infected when they travel to these countries. People who have little or no protection against malaria, such as young children and pregnant women have a greater chance of becoming very ill. Travelers coming from countries where malaria is not present are more likely to become very sick.
