malaria tablets

rena · Oct 14th, 2004, 16:19

Hi all,
Basically don't know whether to take Malaria tablets on my 7 weeks in India .Leaving in November. The plan is Mumbai to Varansai then on to Nepal back to Agra and and down to Mumbai..Heard lots of side effect can occur and just wondering do the seasoned travellers recommend we take them or not,.

Turtle · Oct 14th, 2004, 17:02

Theres a thread here with some info -

Malaria

I have similar concerns , but my wife thinks i'd be mad not to take them ... i'm just worried I "will" be mad if i do

rena · Oct 14th, 2004, 21:03

32 people have viwed the malaria tablets thread but no replies
Is this cause there are no real answers

cyberhippie · Oct 14th, 2004, 21:53

Even seasoned travellers can't make this decision for you Rena. The facts are out there for all to see and there are pros and cons on both sides of the argument. Read the info and make a decision and have a word with your local doctor that is the best advice you're going to get, so have a chat with him!!
Seven weeks isn't a great deal of time to be taking anti malarials, bear that in mind when making your decision. The side effects are minimal for most people and any damage inherent in using antimalarials shouldn't be a problem for such a short period.
As I say talk it over with a doctor, seasoned travellers aren't always the best people for advice in this area!!

Hapy Traveling

mira4bai4 · Nov 1st, 2004, 08:53

Not to sound repitious from other postings but Qinghao is really worth checking out.

Oct 14th, 2004, 16:19	#1
rena Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: barbados Posts: 6	malaria tablets Hi all, Basically don't know whether to take Malaria tablets on my 7 weeks in India .Leaving in November. The plan is Mumbai to Varansai then on to Nepal back to Agra and and down to Mumbai..Heard lots of side effect can occur and just wondering do the seasoned travellers recommend we take them or not,.

Oct 14th, 2004, 21:03	#3
rena Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: barbados Posts: 6	malaria 32 people have viwed the malaria tablets thread but no replies Is this cause there are no real answers

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Oct 14th, 2004, 17:02	#2
Turtle Bombay bound .... NOV 9 !! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK , London Posts: 29	Theres a thread here with some info - Malaria I have similar concerns , but my wife thinks i'd be mad not to take them ... i'm just worried I "will" be mad if i do

Oct 14th, 2004, 21:53	#4
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Even seasoned travellers can't make this decision for you Rena. The facts are out there for all to see and there are pros and cons on both sides of the argument. Read the info and make a decision and have a word with your local doctor that is the best advice you're going to get, so have a chat with him!! Seven weeks isn't a great deal of time to be taking anti malarials, bear that in mind when making your decision. The side effects are minimal for most people and any damage inherent in using antimalarials shouldn't be a problem for such a short period. As I say talk it over with a doctor, seasoned travellers aren't always the best people for advice in this area!! Hapy Traveling

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mira4bai4 Lost in Space Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ND PaharGanj Permanently/Temporarily Posts: 1,188	Not to sound repitious from other postings but Qinghao is really worth checking out.

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