QUESTION

I just recently returned from Senegal, 60 days ago, in which I had taken Malaria medicine; Chloroquine. I am heading to Haiti in 5 days, and wondering if I am in need of taking Malaria medicine again, or was the time frame close enough that it would be fine to go without.

ANSWER

You are only protected against malaria while you are taking the anti-malarial prophylactic medicine. All of Haiti is considered at risk for malaria, and so you should talke anti-malarial medication throughout the duration of your stay, plus the required time afterwards (depending on which type of prophylactic medication you take). Chloroquine is considered suitable as an anti-malarial for Haiti, as is atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone), doxycycline and mefloquine (Lariam).