[/i][/b]Hello Olly
Have you been to Costa Rica (or any other JY travellers), if so were you advised to take antimalaria tablets for this holiday? I am hoping to make Costa Rica my next holiday destination when the new brochure comes out and I can see what dates will be available.
I have looked on the fitfortravel.nhs website and from what I can see from the intinerary all the places we would travel to come under the
no risk/low risk - antimalarials not usually advised zone, which I take to mean the "deet/cover up especially after sunset" routine. The reason I ask is that Tortuguero NP is in the Limón Province where, according to the same nhs website, malaria is present throughout the year, but Limón Province covers a large area and looking at the map Tortuguero looks well away from the antimalarials advised zone.
Of course, as usual, I would seek proper medical advice on the matter but I am unable to take the antimalarials recommended for Costa Rica and I am just wondering what general travel advice is being given to people.
Many thanks