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What Are The Precautionary Medications That Can Be Taken For Malaria?

I will be 11 weeks pregnant and traveling to the Dominican Republic on a mission trip. My OBGYN told me to cancel my trip due to the risk of malaria. After talking with several other people including some healthcare professionals I m under the impression that my risk is low...do you have any information that could help me make an informed decision?
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Hello.. Welcome to HCM.


I am Dr Jigar(ID specialist).

In my opinion you should refrain from such visit if it is not essential.

Yes risk of getting malaria in dominician republic is low but it is there. Pregnancy is such a state where one would least want any kind of infection.

If you still cant cancel it then you can take drugs like chloroquin for prophylaxis of malaria but only under the guidance of your doctor. Also, you can not depend soley on it and have to take necessary precautions for avoiding mosquito bites.

I hope this will help you. Please give your valuable feedback . Wish you a healthy life.

Regards.
Dr Jigar.
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What Are The Precautionary Medications That Can Be Taken For Malaria?

Hello.. Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Jigar(ID specialist). In my opinion you should refrain from such visit if it is not essential. Yes risk of getting malaria in dominician republic is low but it is there. Pregnancy is such a state where one would least want any kind of infection. If you still cant cancel it then you can take drugs like chloroquin for prophylaxis of malaria but only under the guidance of your doctor. Also, you can not depend soley on it and have to take necessary precautions for avoiding mosquito bites. I hope this will help you. Please give your valuable feedback . Wish you a healthy life. Regards. Dr Jigar.