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15 Apr 2009
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FWIW, I have not seen Malarone at a reduced price anywhere. If this is your preferred anti-malarial (as it is mine), don't expect to find it cheaply on the ground.
enjoy, Mark 
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19 Apr 2009
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Quote:
 You are right a kick in the teeth is a good repellent but groups of dogs in small towns can be sometimes very agressive and very intimidating, as I got bitten bit one while I was walking down a street minding my own business. But then, I have been particularly unlucky on my trip, and things seem to happen to me that do not usually happen to anyone!  Causing great entertainment among my friends of course!  BAck to the question of vaccinations, I prefer to cover all grounds considering how much accident prone I can be! Cheers,
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20 Apr 2009
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David- Misinformation/inaccuracies on websites can cause risks... be careful.
Doxycycline needs be taken for a period of time before reaching the risk area then again for a period of time after leaving it- It cannot be taken when you get there as levels have to build in your body- neither does it prevent Malaria but buys you time if symptoms are seen. Malarone can be used as both - cure and prevention but you still need to get to medics if you are infected. In Africa, they use a local cure called Arinate (Artesunate) (that I carried with me as well as taking 'Doxy') made by Dafra Pharma (info@dafra.be) For medical stuff, always consult your GP - or other Specialist - it isn't worth the risk. ( p.s. I am not a medic either!) Hospital for Tropical Diseases Malaria Foundation International Last edited by Bertrand; 20 Apr 2009 at 12:41. Reason: added links
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