Malaria risk in Sabah ??????

[Toff86]

Hi Guys

I will be in Saba/Sipadan islands for two weeks from the end of Jan next year. This is part of a RTW trip so i have had all the recommended jabs, the only concern is Malaria is this area. My doctor has recommended i take Malarone for the duration of my stay, was just wondering if anyone else has taken anti Malaria drugs whilst traveling through Saba and also if there particular drugs will affect me Scuba diving (I’ve heard some anti malaria drugs can have side effects that can stop you from diving).


Any info on the above would be great, also to lighten the mood a top tip for traveling in this region or something fun to do would be great.

Cheers guys

 

[The Wolf]

Hi Guys

I will be in Saba/Sipadan islands for two weeks from the end of Jan next year. This is part of a RTW trip so i have had all the recommended jabs, the only concern is Malaria is this area. My doctor has recommended i take Malarone for the duration of my stay, was just wondering if anyone else has taken anti Malaria drugs whilst traveling through Saba and also if there particular drugs will affect me Scuba diving (I’ve heard some anti malaria drugs can have side effects that can stop you from diving).


Any info on the above would be great, also to lighten the mood a top tip for traveling in this region or something fun to do would be great.

Cheers guys

Malaria is a risk but so is denggue fever which is a bigger risk. By in large, it is restricted to jungle area's and not so much on the islands at the moment.