2006-07-05 22:47:47 · 14 answers · asked by jaygirl 4 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Health & Safety
Moe than likely yes, but check with the Center for Disease control and the State Dept. Both will have the latest health warnings. Web sites below:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passpor...
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html
http://www.cdc.gov/
2006-07-07 07:52:44 · answer #1 · answered by TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a course of tablets, but, be aware that tablets supplied in the UK may not be the most effective against the strains of Malaria in the region you plan to visit, I took a course from my doctor in the UK and still contracted Malaria, the tablets only masked the symptoms. Always sleep under a net and use plenty of repellent in the evenings.
2006-07-08 00:34:16 · answer #2 · answered by Andrew L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Definitely Yes. That area is in the Malaria zone. The doctor will advise you on the bet brand.
2006-07-05 23:13:08 · answer #3 · answered by MissBehave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be there only 4 days, but it only takes one infected mosquito to give you malaria. Take the tablets!
2006-07-05 23:06:01 · answer #4 · answered by john_on_road 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
having spent 4 days there last year ,it wasnt so bad for mozzies, use your common sense.The blighters come out at dusk and sunrise ,close the room windows at dusk , spray the room with raid or such and you wont be bothered during the night . There may be a few around the ankles in the evening as you dine outside near the river ,so wear long trousers. apart form that that area is not as bad as others i have been to so go and enjoy the place .
2006-07-06 00:39:59 · answer #5 · answered by raif expat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I went to Zaire (central africa) some 20 yrs ago I had Malaria & Typhoid. Go to the Doctors.
2006-07-05 23:02:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you do! As there's lots of water, there's lots of mosquitoes as well. I am not sure if it is the worst season for them or not, but much better to be safe than sorry. I nearly lost my sister to malaria, who was living in Kenya.
2006-07-05 23:09:46 · answer #7 · answered by daniel m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you do malaria is a bigger killer in afirca than aids go to the docters there are a few differnet kinds some are more expencive than others but well worth it
2006-07-05 22:50:47 · answer #8 · answered by chickenheadconvention 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't ask that type of question on here. Go and see the doctor to know for sure. Otherwise someone could give you the wrong advice, you take it and end up ill for it. So just go and see your GP.
2006-07-05 22:50:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recomend it! However it depends on when you are planning on visiting! You should be ok from now until the first rains!
2006-07-07 02:37:54 · answer #10 · answered by peta g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋