Thread: Malaria Prophylaxis in Manu Reserved Zone

thanks for all the heads up advice, i have not decided which medication to take but malarone seems like it has the least side effects but of course is the most costly at about $120 for 22 pills.....

www.mdtravelhealth.com Peru Doxycyclina reccomended daily but most just use lots of repellant use nets works for Dengue YF too...

We went to the Puerto Maldonado part of the Amazon at Reserva Amazonica and took Malarone, which we tolerate well. Others there also were taking something. I wouldn't risk not taking something.

I cannot imagine visiting a malarial zone such as Manu without first checking with a reliable source such as a specialist travel doctor or your own government's website to first check what, if any prophylatics are advised/required. No medication is 100% effective but by taking the right medication you are reducing substantially reducing the probability of contracting it. Malaria is still the biggest killer disease across the world. I...