 [ Symptoms ] how can osteoarthritis be prevented [ Disease ] call a doctor immediately if you have been in an area where malaria is present were exposed to mosquitoes and develop flu  like symptoms such as fever chills headache and nausea  watchful waiting watchful waiting is a wait and see approach if you get better on your own you will not need treatment if you get worse you and your doctor will decide what to do next do not wait to call a doctor if you think you have malaria call a doctor immediately for people who live for many years in countries where malaria is common and have some immunity to malaria watchful waiting is okay for mild malaria symptoms flu like symptoms may also be caused by many other diseases or health conditions watchful waiting is not appropriate for most travelers if you have a question about your symptoms call your doctor who to see health professionals who can check out symptoms that may be caused by malaria include physician assistants or nurse practitioners family medicine physicians pediatricians internists infectious disease specialists in the united states call the centers for disease control and prevention cdc toll free at 1 800 232 4636 1 800 cdc info or visit the cdc is malaria web site wwwn cdc govtravelyellowbookch4 malaria aspx to receive the most current information about malaria and appropriate travel precautions your doctor or local health department may also have this information to prepare for your appointment see the topic making the most of your appointment webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information © 1995 2011 healthwise incorporated healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated