However, I was talking to a Chinese business man, and he tells me that although the Doctor was right in what he told me, it would be very advisable to go on a course of Malarone, because of the current weather situation with the floods. As he put it, Floods spread diseases. and flies like to drink!!

I don't want to frighten anyone, but this gentleman lives in Beijing, so it is first hand knowledge.

Peter

Hello to everyone going to China. I am going to China on the 12th September and doing the Yangtze Cruise. I have been to my GP and had the necessary jabs. He told me that I did not need Malaria protection because I was only going to tourist areas.

However, I was talking to a Chinese business man, and he tells me that although the Doctor was right in what he told me, it would be very advisable to go on a course of Malarone, because of the current weather situation with the floods. As he put it, Floods spread diseases. and flies like to drink!!

I don't want to frighten anyone, but this gentleman lives in Beijing, so it is first hand knowledge.

Hi Peter thanks for the info, I go on the 5th Sept, do you know if Malarone a prescription drug or over the counter?

Shirley

Peter

Hello to everyone going to China. I am going to China on the 12th September and doing the Yangtze Cruise. I have been to my GP and had the necessary jabs. He told me that I did not need Malaria protection because I was only going to tourist areas.

However, I was talking to a Chinese business man, and he tells me that although the Doctor was right in what he told me, it would be very advisable to go on a course of Malarone, because of the current weather situation with the floods. As he put it, Floods spread diseases. and flies like to drink!!

I don't want to frighten anyone, but this gentleman lives in Beijing, so it is first hand knowledge.

Peter

Hi peter I also have been told by my Doctor to take some Tabs ,2 weeks before we go ,and all the time we are there , and 4 weeks after we get back ,so 8 weeks in all, apparently Malarone can have some side effects but there is another one which I can't remember the name of just now and there are no side effects I made enquiries in Boots Chemist they were very informative .I will find out what they are called and let you know ,I will be certainly be taking them ,you can't trust those MOZZIES Noreen ,

Hello to everyone going to China. I am going to China on the 12th September and doing the Yangtze Cruise. I have been to my GP and had the necessary jabs. He told me that I did not need Malaria protection because I was only going to tourist areas.

However, I was talking to a Chinese business man, and he tells me that although the Doctor was right in what he told me, it would be very advisable to go on a course of Malarone, because of the current weather situation with the floods. As he put it, Floods spread diseases. and flies like to drink!!

I don't want to frighten anyone, but this gentleman lives in Beijing, so it is first hand knowledge.

Hi Peter thanks for the info, I go on the 5th Sept, do you know if Malarone a prescription drug or over the counter?

Shirley

Peter

Hello Shirley

I am going back to my GP this afternoon (MONDAY) to find out about Malarone. I will let you know what he says.

Peter

I got a prescription of the doctor for malerone and then ordered over the internet as much cheaper than the chemist but you do need the prescription.

Cindy

Best wishes,

Bob

I have seen my GP this afternoon. I cannot buy it over the counter or order it over the internet from outside Jersey. Also my GP cannot prescribe it on an ordinary prescription, it has to be a private one. Our health system is a different animal to what you are used to in the UK. I have been given Malarone in 250mg tablet form. I am told that this is the tablet with the least side effects. Contrary to what other people have said, I have to start the course of 1 tablet per day, 2 DAYS before I go and finish 7 DAYS after I come back. I have also been warned NOT to put ice cubes into any drinks, because they would be made from tap water, because it could be comtaminated and likewise do not use the water when cleaning teeth. USE BOTTLED WATER AT ALL TIMES..

Do not eat raw meat or vegetables. Even salads could be iffy, because they could have been washed in tap water. To give you an idea, my tablets cost me £108.03 but you should not have to pay anywhere near this.

Enjoy the holiday

Peter

Hello Shirley & Noreen

I have seen my GP this afternoon. I cannot buy it over the counter or order it over the internet from outside Jersey. Also my GP cannot prescribe it on an ordinary prescription, it has to be a private one. Our health system is a different animal to what you are used to in the UK. I have been given Malarone in 250mg tablet form. I am told that this is the tablet with the least side effects. Contrary to what other people have said, I have to start the course of 1 tablet per day, 2 DAYS before I go and finish 7 DAYS after I come back. I have also been warned NOT to put ice cubes into any drinks, because they would be made from tap water, because it could be comtaminated and likewise do not use the water when cleaning teeth. USE BOTTLED WATER AT ALL TIMES..

Do not eat raw meat or vegetables. Even salads could be iffy, because they could have been washed in tap water. To give you an idea, my tablets cost me £108.03 but you should not have to pay anywhere near this.

Enjoy the holiday

Peter

Hello Peter, thank you for keeping me up dated, I have today made an appointment with my doctors travel clinic, earliest appointment they have is next Monday but this gives me plenty of time. I don't know what the charges may be but I wasn't charged for any injections or boosters, so cannot complain if I have to pay for malarone. Only 4 weeks to go for me!

Many thanks, Shirley

This is a wonderful holiday, just go and enjoy

Ange S

Thank you for your reply. I am sure that we shall all have a wonderful time. The dark cloud on the horizon is the turbulent weather that is hitting Beijing right now. They have just had the worst floods for 60 years, with 79 confirmed dead and more missing.

According to the Beijing weather forecast for today (Wednesday) it will be a high of 33 degrees C with a low of 20 degrees C this evening as well as thunderstorns for the next 2 days.

Just You are monitoring the situation daily, so I have every faith in them that they would not put us into a dangerous situation.

Peter

I am thinking of China trip one day and am wondering if you just have to take precautions against mosquitoes only in the rainy season and not if you go at other times. I have not seen this mentioned in any of the 'China trails' I have followed to date so would be interested to know.

Regards

Jaya

I used Malarone when went to Kenya, most people did in fact...and were all fine. A website called Travelpharm were the cheapest and always seem competitve for such things. It is a private prescription from doctors and varies £12-14.

Enjoy!

The reason that there has been no mention on previous posts of any medication requirements is probably due to the fact the recent floods in Beijing had not been experienced for 60 years. The last I heard was that were 79 dead with many missing. In other words this is not the normal situation. Different Doctors surgeries seem to be giving different advice. My GP in Jersey has given me the same advice as someone in Bexhill. Another Doctor has told another passenger that they only need to take DEET 50% SPRAY/LOTION. You pays your money and take your choice.

I am going on the 12th September and this month is the only one in the Year when the BEIJING PALACE MUSEUM allow their world famous paintings to be put on show. This is because the climate is near western european standards.

Hope this helps with your query.

Peter

Thank you for giving all of us travelling to China some advice - I am going on the 5 September tour. I have had all the jabs recommended by the doctor and will now be seeing about getting some Malarone.

Hello Peter

Thank you for giving all of us travelling to China some advice - I am going on the 5 September tour. I have had all the jabs recommended by the doctor and will now be seeing about getting some Malarone.

Hi to all, about Ma;aria Tabs my DR says they are a must he also told me to try different Chemists as they can charge what they like .I was amazed to find the price started from £89.00, £75.00 £68.00 to £58 50 .no 2 chemists were the same ,that of course is with a prescription ,my Dr, advised me to get 26 Tabs.Has anyone received any info from J Y yet .Noreen

Hello Peter

Thank you for giving all of us travelling to China some advice - I am going on the 5 September tour. I have had all the jabs recommended by the doctor and will now be seeing about getting some Malarone.

Hi to all, about Ma;aria Tabs my DR says they are a must he also told me to try different Chemists as they can charge what they like .I was amazed to find the price started from £89.00, £75.00 £68.00 to £58 50 .no 2 chemists were the same ,that of course is with a prescription ,my Dr, advised me to get 26 Tabs.Has anyone received any info from J Y yet .Noreen

Hi,

I have used Malerone on 2 JY trips with no side effects at all. As previously mentioned, the website www.travelpharm is the cheapest - you send them the prescription from your GP and they send the pills by recorded delivery. I will be using them again for Vietnam and Cambodia.

Enjoy!

Thank you for the info about what your doctor said. I was beginning to think that I was alone with the info. I too have been given 26 tablets. I start 2 days before we go, with one tablet daily until they are all used up.

Obviously, not all doctors are reading the same hymn sheet.

I still know that we will all have a great holiday.

Peter

Hello Noreen

Thank you for the info about what your doctor said. I was beginning to think that I was alone with the info. I too have been given 26 tablets. I start 2 days before we go, with one tablet daily until they are all used up.

Obviously, not all doctors are reading the same hymn sheet.

I still know that we will all have a great holiday.

Peter

Hi Peter ,I feel a bit better now i received all my info this morning and really self explanitary and was really glad to see luggage allowance 30kgs much better ,only 16 days to go . Noreen

Glad you received your final paperwork. I am still waiting for mine. Maybe it will come Monday. The countdown has begun.

Looking forward to meeting up at Heathrow.

Peter