Malaria/Other Vaccinations - Roatan and Copan

[TravelDave]

Thoughts on malaria/typhoid/other immunizations for Roatan?

Does anything change if going inland for a couple of days to see Copan?

Dave

 

[Dave Zimmerly]

For what it's worth, every time we have been scheduled to go to Roatan, we take the malaria meds. We also have our Hep A & B, typhus and tetanus shots up-to-date.

All it takes is one bite.

Don't forget to bring 100% Deet.

Regards,
Dave (aka "Squirt")

 

[leadweight]

I think by now I have spent at least 20 weeks in the bay islands at one time or another without malaria medication and without contracting malaria. Having said that, I have heard of at least one person being infected on Roatan.

 

[Byte Me]

We're going to CCV in 11 days!!! YEAH!

We started our malaria meds today, choloroquin I believe - whatever CDC recommends. We did typhoid as well. I did hep A/B and my wife did just hep A since she won't be diving. Its our first time so we thought we'd rather be safe than contract anything. Next time - who knows, it pretty much comes down to personal preference. I haven't felt any ill affects today from the malaria meds other than feeling a bit "off". Like a barely noticeable dull headache.

 

[TravelDave]

We're going to CCV in 11 days!!! YEAH!

We started our malaria meds today, choloroquin I believe - whatever CDC recommends. We did typhoid as well. I did hep A/B and my wife did just hep A since she won't be diving. Its our first time so we thought we'd rather be safe than contract anything. Next time - who knows, it pretty much comes down to personal preference. I haven't felt any ill affects today from the malaria meds other than feeling a bit "off". Like a barely noticeable dull headache.

Just curious -your wife did not do the hepatitis B since she isn't diving. What is the relationship between diving and hepatitis B?

 

[LynnB]

I acutually just went to the doctor today and spoke with her about that. I went on the CDC web and where she had mentioned yellow fever there is none in Honduras. I think I will take the anti-malaria medicine before I go. Not worth the chance. Better safe than sorry.
Does anyone know if they ask for copy of shot records when you go into the country

 

[kuma1720]

Lynn I would take the extra precaution as I am by using insect repellent vigorously throughout the trip. It is obviously not a cure all, but a very good preventative measure.
I will be traveling there in July (Peak Mosquito Season) with my young son and a pregnant wife, so believe me I have concerns.
Seems that Roatan is a moderate to low risk area for Malaria, but you still have to be safe. Also they don't ask for any medical records to enter the country.

 

[LynnB]

Thanks for your reply... We are going in June... flying out of Miami..
Are you going through SAP?
Are you taking the anti malaria medicine?

 

[down4fun]

I traveled to Honduras 2 x during 2006. The first to Roatan and the second to Copan. Both times I took the malaria meds. I had already had Hep A and B vaccines, got the thyphoid and Tetnus too. I was never asked for any documentation on immunizations, although I did bring copies just in case. Have fun, be safe.

 

[LynnB]

I traveled to Honduras 2 x during 2006. The first to Roatan and the second to Copan. Both times I took the malaria meds. I had already had Hep A and B vaccines, got the thyphoid and Tetnus too. I was never asked for any documentation on immunizations, although I did bring copies just in case. Have fun, be safe.

Did the meds bother you? Any side effects? I am going with my husband and my two college kids and I think we will all take it to be on safe side. Guess I need to update Tetnus...