Malaria isn’t something I have an in-depth understanding of. As with many vital day-to-day matters I have working knowledge based on a few simple assumptions.
1. Malaria can kill you
2. Even if it doesn’t kill you it can make you feel as if you’re about to die.
3. Some malaria meds have side effects including wild hallucinations, e.g. my bed is perched on the gate of the abyss of hell and demons are reaching up to pull me in to everlasting perdition.
4. Neither 1. nor 2. appeal so I’ll take Malaria meds where necessary.
5. Some regions of malaria infestation are resistant to certain prophylaxis so, get advice suitable for the country you’re going to.
6. Number three isn’t too attractive either so I’ll take the malaria meds with the least in the way of side effects
7. Bearing in mind number 6 you can have no side effects from your malaria meds and still get sick, that would be a waste of time so I’m going to go for something with minimal side effects and maximum effectiveness in the country(ies) I’m travelling to.
So, I’ll be taking doxycycline at night time to minimise the side effect of increased sensitivity to sunshine, not that we’ll see much of that...
Nathan FC
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Wow, this sounds really scary! Just a word of optimism...Been living in a malaria zone for 2 1/2 years and only got it once. Took some meds and got better right away. Seems like some people are much more prone to it than others. I think the best prophylaxis is to stay rested and not let yourself get worn down.
Jessica
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