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Malaria meds

in Crew Life
I can't wait to join you all in just over a week - not this Sunday, but the next!
Just a quick question! What about anti-malaria meds? I have a prescription for Doxycycline, but it's a bit pricy ($130 & I'm not a fan of taking antibiotics if I don't need to...), so I figured I'd just check if you all actually use/suggest (mostly if used - I'm pretty sure they are suggested) them! I was in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia February 2015 & my team (rns & mds who had been many times before) all laughed & told me I didn't need them while I was there. I know the situation is different, so I thought I'd ask you since you are there & experienced!
Thanks so much!
Amaanda
Comments
Not sure if you saw it but there is some good info on malaria meds in teh Volunteer Guidebook.
https://mymercy.mercyships.org/resources/item/18/19
Hope that helps!