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Old Nov 14th, 2007 | 11:17 AM
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malaria meds in honduras

After researching I see where it's recommended to take malaria med's for Honduras. What do you think? Do you take them? I am planning on going to Copan, Ceiba, and the Bay Islands. Thanks
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Old Nov 14th, 2007 | 03:49 PM
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When CDC recommends them, I take them. Malaria, once contracted, can be a life-long plague and we've never experienced side effects with chloroquine. Lots of people choose not to and don't contract malaria, but there are those who don't wear seat belts either.
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Old Nov 14th, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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I took them for my trip to La Ceiba and the Bay Islands. I really didn't want to but it seemed foolish to take the chance. It know people who have contracted malaria and it can be a long lived problem.

I did get nightmares the night I took the pills (but only that night).
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Old Nov 15th, 2007 | 07:49 AM
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Thanks for both of your replies. Is chloroquine the best drug to take for Honduras? I have taken malaria drugs before but I really didn't care for the side effects. Of course a different drug may not effect me at all.
Now I have to see what my fellow travelers think about getting a Hep A shot and taking medication. I aleady have my shots and don't mind taking the meds.
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Old Nov 15th, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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Chloroquine is typically recommended since it's not an area that's developed resistance to it.
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Old Nov 15th, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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Isn't typhoid, oral or vaccination also reccomended for Honduras?
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Old Nov 16th, 2007 | 01:53 AM
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Here's the link to the CDC page for Honduras and typhoid is listed. We chose the oral vaccine as it lasts longer.

http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationHonduras.aspx
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Old Nov 16th, 2007 | 04:55 AM
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Thanks everyone for the information. I am up to date with my shots but my friends who are traveling with me are not.
One friend is a little resistant so I am not sure if this trip is going to happen. I hope it does!
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