Malaria

sacritpri · Feb 20th, 2007, 20:50

Hello everybody,

I'm going to Delhi for a month and I'm taking malaria tablets because I think it's a good idea even though I have heard that it's not strictly neccasary for Delhi. One thing I'm unsure of though is what I should do about our 10 month old daughter. She is too young for malaria tablets and I don't know whether it is ok to spray her with some sort of insect repellant spray or rub some sort of cream on her to keep the mosquitos away. Does anyone know if it is ok to do that or what I should do? Does anyone know any actual creams, lotion names available in the UK?

Cheers

Sachin

steven_ber · Feb 20th, 2007, 20:58

Sorry, I can't tell you the name of the repelant we used on our 7-month old, it was a liquid that we rubbed all over her, but this had to be done quickly, so the plastic bottle got covered in the stuff and the name got erased.

We just went to a travel shop and got some deet based (50% I think) liquid, we read the instructions and asked the man in the shop, we also bought an electronic mozzy zapper, you just plug it in and it keeps mozzies away, it worked well.

I think the repelant was about £3, and the zapper about £5.

sacritpri · Feb 20th, 2007, 21:18

thanks Steve I'll try and find a reasonably knowledgable person. I went to Boots and they seemed clueless. They barely managed to provide me with the malaria tablets. Just to make sure I have the right tablets it is Chloroquine and Proguanil isn't it?

steven_ber · Feb 20th, 2007, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by sacritpri

Just to make sure I have the right tablets it is Chloroquine and Proguanil isn't it?

No idea, I don't take any, I gave up halfway through my first trip over 5 years ago.

But I'm a fool, and I wouldn't suggest you do the same thing.

Nick-H · Feb 20th, 2007, 21:46

Chloroquine and Proguanil is the 'old-fashioned' combination, but I think it is still recommended for India... should be fine.

A popular repellent available in India is called Odomos. The tube in front of me has a picture of a baby on it and says, safe to use on all exposed parts, even for babies. It is 12% DEET. I have no reason to disbelieve their advertising, but, on the other hand, these things are not much regulated here!

Do remember that mossies bite through clothing, so you should put a little repellent on the clothes as well

Feb 20th, 2007, 20:50	#1
sacritpri Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Posts: 2	Malaria Hello everybody, I'm going to Delhi for a month and I'm taking malaria tablets because I think it's a good idea even though I have heard that it's not strictly neccasary for Delhi. One thing I'm unsure of though is what I should do about our 10 month old daughter. She is too young for malaria tablets and I don't know whether it is ok to spray her with some sort of insect repellant spray or rub some sort of cream on her to keep the mosquitos away. Does anyone know if it is ok to do that or what I should do? Does anyone know any actual creams, lotion names available in the UK? Cheers Sachin

Feb 20th, 2007, 20:58	#2
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,781	Hello sacritpri and welcome to indiamike.com Sorry, I can't tell you the name of the repelant we used on our 7-month old, it was a liquid that we rubbed all over her, but this had to be done quickly, so the plastic bottle got covered in the stuff and the name got erased. We just went to a travel shop and got some deet based (50% I think) liquid, we read the instructions and asked the man in the shop, we also bought an electronic mozzy zapper, you just plug it in and it keeps mozzies away, it worked well. I think the repelant was about £3, and the zapper about £5. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

Feb 20th, 2007, 21:46	#5
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,368	Chloroquine and Proguanil is the 'old-fashioned' combination, but I think it is still recommended for India... should be fine. A popular repellent available in India is called Odomos. The tube in front of me has a picture of a baby on it and says, safe to use on all exposed parts, even for babies. It is 12% DEET. I have no reason to disbelieve their advertising, but, on the other hand, these things are not much regulated here! Do remember that mossies bite through clothing, so you should put a little repellent on the clothes as well __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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sacritpri Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Posts: 2	thanks Steve I'll try and find a reasonably knowledgable person. I went to Boots and they seemed clueless. They barely managed to provide me with the malaria tablets. Just to make sure I have the right tablets it is Chloroquine and Proguanil isn't it?

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