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Malaria risk in N.Australia?

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wojtekd Premium account Joined: Oct 02 Points: 74920 Posts: 411 Posted: 2003-07-28 07:31:00    Hi Globies! Is there any risk of malaria in Northern Australia? I think about Kakadu NP and Port Douglas areas? Do the people take anty-pills like lariam going there? Thanks Wojtek --- You can lose everything, but nobody will take away what you saw and what you experienced... W.D. Reply    Reply with quote    Contact wojtekd   redcentre Joined: Dec 02 Points: 530 Posts: 28 Posted: 2003-07-30 06:16:00    G'day Wojtek, malaria is not a problem in Australia. What does at time get some publicity is Dengue Fever and Ross River fever. http://medent.usyd.edu.au/fact/dengue.htm http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/public-health/a-z/rossriver.html Although there are some outbreaks almost every year, in recent years they have not been a huge problem. There are hardly any serious cases reported from the southern states. The best protection for travelers is to use a good repelant such as Rid or Bushmans, both are very effective and better than most of the other repelants that travelers bring with them from their home countries. I have been travelling here extensively for over 30 years and although not imune to mosquitoes, have never contracted either of those illnesses. Take care, Mike --- Live and let live, Peace and happy travels to All. redcentre.com.au Reply    Reply with quote    Contact redcentre