Quote Originally Posted by Maria B View Post
I agree with you Fred. I'm from Cebu ... My husband first visited me in 2006 & told him that he doesn't need a malaria jab.
If you read my posts you will know that Cebu and Bohol ( where Fred lives ) are two of an increasing number of provinces which are malaria - free, so it's unsurprising you have not seen a case. That does not mean all provinces are yet malaria - free, however. There is also no such thing as a " malaria jab " - no vaccination is currently available. In another thread in the Health Section ( " Malaria in Cavite ... " ) my post gives up to date information, with a useful link ( http://www.actmalaria.net/downloads/...hilippines.pdf ) *
It's very important that members get the correct advice about malaria, so they can make an informed judgement as to whether or not they take the correct malaria tablets, which are doxocycline or mefloquine for the Philippines. Travel insurance may NOT cover claims for treatment of malaria ( or any other tropical disease ) where the recommended medication ( or vaccination ) has not been given.
* In that link the map shows : Category A ( red ) = 1000 + cases / year ; Category B ( blue ) = 100 - 999 cases / year ; Category C ( yellow ) = less than 100 cases + significant reduction in last 5 years ; Category D ( green ) = malaria- free provinces.