Malaria Treatment FAQ:
I’m flying to Dominican Republic, Punta Cana region, and I’m curious as to whether i need to take anti-malaria pills. My doctor explained that the region i am traveling to is a low risk malaria zone, but should take the pills as a precaution. But i know people who have been and have come back as fit as a fiddle. I have heard the side-effects of the malaria pills are pretty nasty so i don’t want to take that risk if its not needed. Whats your opinion/advice?
I’m flying to Dominican Republic, Punta Cana region, and I’m curious as to whether i need to take anti-malaria pills. My doctor explained that the region i am traveling to is a low risk malaria zone, but should take the pills as a precaution. But i know people who have been and have come back as fit as a fiddle. I have heard the side-effects of the malaria pills are pretty nasty so i don’t want to take that risk if its not needed. Whats your opinion/advice?
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just take a flame thrower and destroy anything that wants to touch you
NO.
No need to take anti-malaria pills if you’re going to Punta Cana. Punta Cana is a first class, vacation resort that caters to Europeans, Americans, Canadians and wealthy Latin Americans. If you’re are planning on traveling to the border region with Haiti, then I would get shots and take other precautions as that area is more susceptible to diseases such as dengue.
There are VERY few mosquitos in the DR since the geckos and anole lizards eat them all. I lived there a year and I only got two mosquito bites that I can remember. Malaria is mostly in very rural areas.
I give bloods and malaria risk is one thing they screen for. They don’t consider the DR to be a risky area.
This destination is not Africa, you don´t need anything unless your are ill.
This is not Africa. And please if you are ill (or carry any diseases), just visit your doctor before any traveling!!.
well if it’s a low risk section don’t take the pills, because unless your going to be in a jungle, or where there are a significant amount of mosquitoes is not necessary to. especially since the side effects of the pills can ruin ur trip.
Definitively, this is not Africa ! You don´t need any pills or vaccinations to come on holiday on the beautiful north coast ( Puerto Plata). You will find good resorts with excellent food and service. From your question I suppose you are a very vunerable person, so don´t worry this country is nice to discover (tours) and there is no malaria.Enjoy and discover it!