Guest guest Posted October 2, 2001 Report Share Posted October 2, 2001 Question for all the experienced Mysore travellers - malaria meds or not? If so, what? (Don't worry, I'm not so completely stupid as to rely on an online message board for medical advice, I will be asking a tropical medicine clinic the same question. I am curious about other people's experience though)<br><br>I'm heading out at the end of October for 3 or 4 months - maybe I'll get to meet some of you in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2001 Report Share Posted October 2, 2001 I was advised by those in the know that it is unheard of that Yogis in Mysore had contracted Malaria. The opinion was fairly unanimous that malaria pills aren't worth the hassle and that its better to use Homeopathic prevention. Another advisor, whose opinion I greatly respect, said that he'd never heard of anyone getting Malaria while taking Homeopathic prevention. He also said though that if my intuition told me to take standard pills I should follow it. Good advice it seems. Most important however was to prevent getting bitten in the first place for which Autan was recommended.<br><br>I have yet to see if this advice is any good. I will also be there at end of October.<br><br>Best wishes<br><br>Luke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2001 Report Share Posted October 2, 2001 I think it depends on the particular strain of malaria whether the medication is effective or useless. I've gone over with and without medication and been fine either way. Another thing is that some people have weird reactions to the pills but I haven't experienced that personally. Avoid getting bit as much as you can. (not always possible) because they carry other stuff too. I'll be there also, so look forward to meeting you~~~ Wondering if you took meds for Kovalam when you went? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2001 Report Share Posted October 2, 2001 No to Malaria Meds. You are better off packing a net to hang over your bed at night. <br><br>Hepatitis vaccines might be a good idea.<br><br>Cheers,<br>DMcG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2001 Report Share Posted October 2, 2001 Does anyone have a view on those plug-in devices which take tablets which fill a room with something that repels the mozzies? I know they are very effective, but are they OK for us to sleep in a room with them in, night after night?<br><br>Also, are the repellants safe to keep rubbing on the skin? - I'm thinking that the time from skin to liver is a matter of minutes!<br><br>I'm not sure what chemical the repellants use, but whatever it is must have an effect on people too, presumably, if used for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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