Goa

Mr_Wang

Anti Malarials or not?

Will be in Varca, Central Goa for 3 days only.

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jamsandwiches

I would say Yes -

Mr_Wang

jamsandwiches wrote: »

I would say Yes -

There is such conflicting advice, the NHS say 'usually recommended' which isn't really clear. Reading the Times of India last week it said Malaria has fallen 95% since 2007 and now Indian nationals are no longer advised to use prophylaxis.

Then again I have a friend who has lived in the North for over 10 years and never used Anti Malarials.

Clarity is what is required.

globetraveller

absolutely. It only takes one day you know to catch it. There is a long imformative thread on
http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=108999

jamsandwiches

We have spent many winters in Goa and have never taken them but are careful - going indoors at dusk - netted windows etc etc. but met a lady who contracted it in Goa and personally know 4 Goans who have been hospitalised with Malaria.

Incapuppy

http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations/asia-%28east%29/india/india-malaria-map.aspx

This says yes. Better safe than sorry IMHO

jillyjacks

I would say yes...sis is a practice nurse and has seen cases pof malaria from Goa...we go every year and always take them

Mr_Wang

Thanks, what I expected but not what I was hoping for

Bob_the_Saver

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES (GOA, That's were the OH caught Malaria)

Unless you are there for a long time, taking the tablets for too long causes problems.

tboxhols

I go to Goa every year. On an evening, you are guaranteed to be bitten by the blood suckers, but with some good mozzie spray you should be fine. I personally don't take the Malaria tablets, because they are bound to cause you some problems when it comes to digestion. And btw, Varca is a coastal town

Mr_Wang

tboxhols wrote: »

I go to Goa every year. On an evening, you are guaranteed to be bitten by the blood suckers, but with some good mozzie spray you should be fine. I personally don't take the Malaria tablets, because they are bound to cause you some problems when it comes to digestion. And btw, Varca is a coastal town

Varca is a coastal town in Central Goa.

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