Oops - I meant chloroquine resistant strains of malaria!!
" A Mate" wrote in message
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> Doxycycline is the most efficient and reliable pharmaceutical malaria
> prophylactic. Effective against chloroquine malarial strain etc. Cheap
> too.
>
> Some cautions.
>
> If buying outside Australia - be sure it is within its expiry date (It can
> become toxic, and cause liver damage if it very old). Some 3% of users
> suffer enhanced sensitivity to sunburn when taking doxy - so use extra
> sunscreen as a cautionary measure.
>
> You take 1 x 100mg tablet daily, from 1 day before exposure to 4 weeks
> after last exposure.
>
> It's best taken at about the same time every day (I always take it with
> breakfast), after food, or with food. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after
> taking - as it can cause reflux with some people.
>
> It is the anti-malarial of choice for the ADF; and recognised as very
> effective by the CDC in Atlanta - but for some reason rarely prescribed in
> the UK for this purpose.
>
> Big Trip - must be a few 'looong' weeks.
>
> Take Care.
>
>
>
>
> "Alan S" wrote in message
> news:fmbcq35kgj9acu8lp5l2dev4fv658938c8@4ax.com...
>> Hi All
>>
>> I'm going on a trip which will include Thailand, Cambodia,
>> India, Jordan, Egypt and Yucatan in a few weeks.
>>
>> I will be doing the normal prophylaxis for malaria. I have
>> to be fairly careful with a shaky immune system.
>>
>> I would appreciate suggestions on the most effective rub-on
>> or spray-on mosquito repellents for daily personal use.
>> Preferably one that doesn't also repel those who sit next to
>> me in buses and which doesn't make me appear to be covered
>> in baby oil and which is likely to be available in those
>> countries if replenishment is needed.
>>
>> I'll be talking to my doc on medication prophylaxis, but any
>> thoughts on that would also be appreciated.
>>
>> Cheers, Alan, Australia
>> --
>> http://loraltravel.blogspot.com/
>> latest: Slovenia
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