I am in my 50's and my husband his 60's
Both fit & well
Will probably go outside city on day trips ( mekon delta )
2007-01-20 03:42:21 · 4 answers · asked by charlie 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Thailand
There are 2 types of anti-malaria pills to choose from. One is for normal use and the other type is for G6PD-deficiency.people.
So choose the one that you can take. You will need to start on your immunity about a week before going there and continue for a week after your return. Check with your family doctor on this.
2007-01-20 03:56:06 · answer #1 · answered by peanutz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not neccessary. I go there for business occassioanlly and most travelers do not take them for Vietnam. Very rare to get it - not worth the hassle. Only if you plan to spend weeks in the jungle away from civilization is it worth it. In the rare case you actually got malaria - there are plenty of anti-malaria remedies at the hospitals especially if it is treated quickly.
2007-01-20 08:25:20 · answer #2 · answered by fffrrreeeddd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally wouldnt take malaria tablets again. Had them for a holiday once and had to stop taking them, they made me feel ill and was ruining my hoilday. Feeling ill on them is a side effect. I was fine without them. This was Thailand I went to.
2007-01-20 03:48:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask you local health department. Why take chances?
2007-01-20 08:29:37 · answer #4 · answered by Phillip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋