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How To Take Precautionary Vaccinations And Anti Malaria Treatment?
I am considering mission work in Ethiopia and need vaccinations. I need Hepatitis A & B, as well as, yellow fever. I would like to travel by April 25th but do realize that is not enough for the hepatitis vaccines. I will also need some antimalaria treatment also. Any recommendations on how to proceed in a safe and effective manner?
Thu, 6 Feb 2014
Hi
There are many regimens to prevent malaria while travelling to endemic areas. The best way is to get the regimen from the local health authority as they will know about the strains, resistance to drugs. So you can contact them and get the information.
otherwise you can take tab chloroquine starting 1 week before the journey till 1 month after returning from endemic area. If the parasites are resistant you can try quinine. But discuss with your doctor for prescription and also dosage that depends on your physical health.
Regards
There are many regimens to prevent malaria while travelling to endemic areas. The best way is to get the regimen from the local health authority as they will know about the strains, resistance to drugs. So you can contact them and get the information.
otherwise you can take tab chloroquine starting 1 week before the journey till 1 month after returning from endemic area. If the parasites are resistant you can try quinine. But discuss with your doctor for prescription and also dosage that depends on your physical health.
Regards
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