Lonely Planet™ · Thorn Tree Forum · 2020

MALARIA IN MANUAS IN JUNE? OTHER JABS NEEDED?

Country forums / South America / Brazil

Hi i go to Manaus for 11 days on 13th June (into rainforest for 36 hours). Do i need to take action against Malaria, whats cheapest most effective way of doing this if so that wont make me feel weird?

Anything else needed, i am up to date on hepa, b tetanuas, typhoid, diptheria etc. Yellow Fever is in date too

You don't need anything else. Many people do take malaria prophylaxis, but if you want to do that, I recommend seeing your doctor or a travel medicine clinic for specific advice. Do make sure you bring strong insect repellent and light layers you can wear in the evening in the jungle--that's the best protection against malaria and dengue. While some people (locals) do catch dengue in Manaus itself, I've never had a huge mosquito problem in the city.

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[http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2014/chapter-3-infectious-diseases-related-to-travel/malaria#3939].

Of the ones listed, doxycycline is probably the cheapest and can be obtained prescription free at pharmacies in South America (cheaper than the US or Europe). I wouldn't wait until Manaus to acquire some, though; you're supposed to start taking it 1-2 days before you enter the malarial area.

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