clarebear

We are going to Cancun and my doctor suggested to take tablets against catching maleria. How prevelant is maleria over there, is it necessary to take them? Also I belive there is different types of medicines against maleria, which ones are the best for Mexico. Thank you for any replies.

Dude

I would look at the Center for Disease Control site regarding malarial risk in Mexico for more information. According to them there is little malarial risk in urban areas. Then I would discuss this information with you doctor.

mikemo

If you are not adverse to DEET, 3M's Ultrathon as a mosquito repellant has proven effective for us here in Mexico as well as in Panama (incl Darien) and Costa Rica.
M

Poppa

Cancun and the Coast are officially malaria-free.

The interior of QR is NOT.

The State of Yucatan is officially
malaria-free.

It's great how those bugs can read maps!

globalgourmand

QR?

Does it matter what the season is? For example, Chiapas in January?

Junejuly

I lived in Mexico for 4 years, going many times to and around Cancun; I never took a malaria med and never got sick.I don't think you need it.