Antimalarial drug before going to the jungle in Belize
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Antimalarial drug before going to the jungle in Belize
My daughter and I will be staying at Chaa Creek for a few days in January. Is an antimalarial drug course beforehand recommended?
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The Center for Disease Control would suggest chloroquine, but I agree with Katie. It would mean starting a week ahead and continuing for 4 weeks after; 5-6 weeks of medication for a few days in the "jungle". I'd wear long sleeves/pants early and late in the day and use good bug stuff; I like Ultrathon and Sawyer's Time Release Deet formula - both extremely affective but with limited deet absorption. Here's the CDC site in case you'd like to read up yourself - happy trails!
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/belize.aspx
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/belize.aspx
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http://www.mdtravelhealth.com/destin...rib/belize.php
CDC/MDs suggest preventives all areas are risk areas
except for Belize City
CDC/MDs suggest preventives all areas are risk areas
except for Belize City
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Unless there's a medical reason to use Malarone instead of Chloroquine, I have a real problem with people using it because it may be 'easier'. What it does is cause resistance. The mosquitoes in Belize are still sensitive to Chloroquine. Let's not expose them to the stronger stuff until it becomes necessary.
Sort of like giving a person Cipro when plain old Penicillin will work....
Sort of like giving a person Cipro when plain old Penicillin will work....
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