Malaria prevention for Iquazu Falls are?
 

Does anyone know if traveling from B.A north to Iquazu Falls should require malaria medication? I believe that some of northern Argentina that this is recommended.
Thanks
Bob

I was there 18 months ago - its very low risk, and we didn't even get bitten. I looked at the various warnings at the time, and I had my daughter with me - so I can't remember the specifics, but I wouldn't have taken any meaningful risk with her there. We also spent time in the marshes around Aguape, which I assume would be higher risk - no problems at all. And malaria medication is a real pain....

No anti malarial medication is needed in South America unless you are REALLY going off the beaten track.

I've strong view about the high cost, side effects and efficacy of such medication and would not consider it unless going somewhere where malaria is rife and without it you would be sure to catch it.

A preferable alternative (IMO) is to carry a course of quinine sulphate which is very cheap and can be used to treat suspected cases of malaria.

Mossie repellent should see you right in South America. Happy travels.

Matt