Malaria medication

[Lorenky]

Hello. We are heavily considering a cruise in 2025 that has a port in Roatan. But I hadn’t realized the prevalence of malaria in this area. Does everybody take the malaria drugs ahead of their cruise if this is their port? That may be a dealbreaker for us. Thanks. 

[Majjie]

We are going to Roatan in March. I’m not very concerned. We will literally be in port for 1 day - like 8 hours total. Roatan is my co-workers fave vacation spot. She goes almost yearly for scuba diving for like a week. She doesn’t worry abt Malaria for an entire vacation, so I’m not going to stress it either. 

Edited December 14, 2023 by Majjie

[merinski]

We are going in Jan. Not worried...are you going to be in marshy, mosquito areas? They say to have bug spray I guess, even for beaches, but that is for sand flies...

[Guest 2000]

Malaria is in the mosquito population on the island. I recommend you research about the risks and symptoms to make an educated choice. 

 

If you don't want to take the CDC's advice, use a repellent that works well with your body chemistry. 

[Lorenky]

Thanks. I think we’re changing our cruise to either Southern Caribbean or Mediterranean. We have time, this is for 2025. Thanks again.