I saw this on some site and thoght I would share.....
Travel Agents Not Warning Travellers?
'Public health authorities are once again reminding Canadian travellers thinking of a tropical getaway to the Dominican Republic that they need to take anti-malarial medication. But many travellers say they haven't been getting the message. Last week, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) released an advisory reminding travellers that "anti-malarial medication and the use of personal protective measures against mosquito bites are recommended to prevent getting malaria while visiting certain areas in the Dominican Republic." It said there is a risk of acquiring the potentially fatal illness in resort areas within the province of La Altagracia -- where the popular destinations of Punta Cana and Bavaro are located. As well, the risk is higher in all rural areas of the Dominican Republic especially in areas bordering Haiti, where malaria is endemic (meaning it occurs regularly there). PHAC recommends that travellers use "protective measures" against mosquito bites and use appropriate anti-malarial medication, such as chloroquine, mefloquine or doxycycline. They also recommend sleeping under a mosquito net and staying within completely enclosed, air-conditioned areas. Despite the advisory, many travellers say they are not being warned by their travel agents of the risks.' More here:
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080215/malaria_travel_080215/20080215?hub=Canada&s_name=
http://www.diariohorizonte.com/view/articulo.aspx?articleid=17641&zoneid=32
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