Bonjour à tous !
Je pars dans 10 jours au Laos et me demande s’il me faut prendre la fameuse Malarone (ou le générique Atoquavone), visiblement les avis divergent. Nous iront à Vientiane mais aussi à Luang Prabang et dans les terres plus rurales. Nous avons déjà pris plusieurs fois cet anti-palu pour nos divers voyages en Afrique mais si on peut éviter de fatiguer notre foie... qu’en pensez-vous ?
Par ailleurs nous atterrirons à Bangkok et pensions rejoindre Ventiane en train, auriez-vous des arrêts conseillés sur le chemin entre les deux villes ?
Merci à tous !
Habitant à 130 km de Vientiane mais côté thaïlandais, je n'ai pas de moustiquaire ni d'airco d'ailleurs chez moi, et ce depuis bientôt 15 ans...
Par contre j'ai des ventilateurs; le moustique n'aime pas les courants d'air.
Suis allé de très nombreuses fois au Laos , Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Hongsa ( c'est en pleine cambrousse ) et jamais je n'ai avalé un quelconque médicament " contre " le palu ..
Mais le mieux sera de demander à votre médecin traitant dans votre ville ce qu'il en pense...
et parlez-lui de la dengue aussi ...
A mon très humble avis la dengue est largement aussi dangereuse que le palu ....
Donc se protéger 24/24 , manches longues, répulsifs, socquettes est autrement plus efficace qu'avaler de la malarone ou son équivalent.
( Pour éviter de fatiguer son foie, on ne boit aucun alcool ..😉 )
Quant au train, il s’arrêtera avant d'arriver à Vientiane;
il n'y a pas de gare de trains dans la capitale du Laos.
Par contre c'est lent mais autrement plus sur que le bus ou le minibus ;
Cherchez plutôt une consultation "maladies tropicales", dans un hôpital par exemple. Assez à l'avance; et c'est payant (du moins ici ). Il y a tellement de soucis avec les moustiks que, oui la protection contre les piqûres est la régle d'or. Si crise, ce que j'ai appris sur le palu: il faut ou il vaut mieux être diagnostiqué (goutte épaisse test) avant de prendre la malarone ou son générique (les docs rencontrés ne font pas de difference) .
Bonsoir Claire
Jodelavega a raison l: la Dengue est aussi dangereuse que le palu et pas de traitement préventif !!
donc suivez ces conseils sur des préventions pratiques , Manches longues , pas de parfum etc... et ayez l’œil : Seul le moustique nocturne femelle est porteur du palu . 😉 si un mâle tournoie autour de vous : aucune crainte !!
Pour mes voyages au Laos je fais comme lui.
Bon voyage
Eric
La dengue est lourde si on l'attrape , mais on ne la traîne pas durant 25 ans.
J'ai attrapé le palu VIVAX en forêt dans le nord de la Thailande, j'ai fait des crises durant de nombreuses années.
A mon humble avis la seule prévention efficace, est de se couvrir un max à la tombée de la nuit et de mettre des répulsifs. Les traitements font du mal au foie...
en fait il faut se couvrir au maximum toute la journée car si les femelles moustiques qui donnent le palu piquent en soirée et généralement à la campagne ..mais la ville ne leur fait pas peur 😉
celles qui donnent la dengue piquent en journée ...et plus généralement en ville et leurs faubourgs .
Une chose que les moustiques n'aiment pas : les courants d'air ;
un ventilateur est bien plus efficace que l'airco .
Il suffit de regarder comment s'habillent les paysans ;
pantalon long, veste à manches longues , bottes , et passe montagne ;
oui, j'ai bien écrit passe montagne et s'ils n'en ont pas ils s'en font un avec un vieux tee-shirt .
Pas simple, je vais essayer de faire attention. L'année dernière j'ai vu une touriste attraper la DENGUE au Cambodge, elle a été sous perfusion et une semaine à l'hosto.
j'étais au Laos et Cambodge de mi novembre à mi decembre 2018.
Selon les renseignements recueillis sur place, il y a du palu résiduel seulement dans la jungle du Nord Laos.
Sur mon parcours Luang prabang, Nong Kyaw, Vientiane, Pakse et 4000 îles, nous n'avons utilisé tres rarement du répulsif, et on se baladait en bermuda et pieds nus dans nos sandales sans être piqués et sans voir de moustiques.. Pas utilisé de moustiquaire dans les chambres, pas d'air cond.. ventilo parfois..
Bref aucun risque de palu et tres rares moustiques parce que nous étions en saison hivernale!! 30° seulement.!! Idem pour janvier donc. Bon voyage
Il est sûr que moins l'on prend de médicaments mieux l'on se porte. Je partage l'avis Que la meilleure des préventions c'est manche longue et répulsif (naturel à base d'huile essentielle idéalement ).
Par ailleurs, selon le guide avec lequel nous avons fait un trek dans la réserve naturel de luang namtha en mars 2016, il semblerait que le palu ne pourrait se choper qu'à la saison des pluies. En dehors de cette période, les moustiques femelles ne seraient pas portrices du palu.
Vous, en janvier vous partez en pleine saison sèche donc le risque semble très limité.
Par ailleurs , j'ai passé un mois au Laos en mars avril 2016 et la présence des moustiques n'étaient pas flagrante ni envahissante.
Aprés, avec malarone ou non, manches longues ou non, répulsif ou non, le risque zéro n'existe jamais à moins de ne pas venir dans ce type de pays ... Donc il s'agit pour vous de faire votre propre choix en pleine conscience.
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Hi,
I’m planning a trip to Namibia for 3 weeks in November: should I take malaria prophylaxis, which medication, when to take it, and are there any side effects?
At the end of my trip, I’ll spend 5 days up north near the Angolan border and in Etosha National Park.
Thanks for sharing your travel tips and advice!
Martine
I’m planning a trip to Japan next year and I have asthma...
I wanted to know about the regulations regarding Ventolin (Salbutamol) in Japan—is it considered a drug? Can I bring my inhaler with me, or do I need to buy a similar product in Japan?
I have two American cousins. The older one was born in Paris, and his sister was born in California. The latter is planning a trip to Paris this summer, but she recently fell ill, and American doctors don’t know what’s wrong. I had the idea of letting her take advantage of her trip to get treated here, avoiding the high healthcare costs of the American system in the process. The problem is, I can’t find anything online about this—just testimonials from French people who used to be American, but nothing for a simple tourist.
I’m traveling to Portugal with my family and I have a treatment that requires injections. How can I take a flight with these? They look like injectable pens.
Thanks
We’re planning a trip to the Philippines from April 22 to May 8, 2026. Flight from Geneva with a layover in Turkey and Manila. Our itinerary: Angeles – Busuanga – Palawan…
The Philippines are a dream destination, but is it possible to travel there safely? I’ve heard that checked luggage often gets lost, tap water isn’t safe to drink, and mosquitoes are everywhere.
For water, what’s the best solution to carry in a backpack? Is a filtering water bottle 100% reliable?
For mosquitoes, should we treat our clothes with repellent? Are you vaccinated against hepatitis A, malaria, or dengue? Or is there an oral treatment to take?
Hi there,
Does anyone know if there’s travel insurance for someone who’s had a heart attack?
I can’t find an insurer that covers a pre-existing condition, even if it’s stable.
Thanks so much!
Hi everyone, next month my wife, our 6-year-old daughter, and I are flying to Thailand. It’ll be a great chance to soak up some sun—something we’ve been missing lately here in France! But speaking of sun, I burn easily, and our daughter even more so. I was wondering what SPF to get for sunscreen and whether it’s better to buy it there or before we leave? Thanks for your tips!
Hello,
We’re planning to spend 3 months in Madagascar starting in mid-February.
Areas: Mahajanga, Tulear, Diego Suarez, and Sainte Marie—the order isn’t set yet. We’ll either drive for part of the trip or take flights.
We’ve heard all sorts of things about required vaccines and medications (is anti-malarial mandatory?). What’s the exact situation for travelers?
I’ll come back to you for other topics (like finding a reliable driver, among others).
Thank you.
Best wishes to you all,
Nicole
We're about to go on an organized trip to South Africa, including Kruger Park. We were told that Malarone should preferably be taken in the evening at the same time during a meal. But it's hard to know what time we'll have dinner, especially since I've read that in South Africa, dinner is usually around 6 PM.
I'd love to hear from people who've been on organized trips to this destination and could share their experience. We were thinking of taking Malarone around 7:30 PM, assuming dinner would be closer to 7 PM than 6 PM. Also, if the meal ends up being earlier or later than when we take the pill, would a cookie or a piece of bread be enough to take with Malarone?
I’m planning to set off on a "round-the-world" trip/long journey at the start of next year, lasting between 4.5 and 6 months. For now, the itinerary looks like this: South Korea (2 weeks) -> Japan (1 month) -> New Zealand (1 month) -> Argentina (1 month) -> United States (1 month).
I’m on medication (paroxetine 20 mg/day) and was hoping to bring enough for the entire trip so I wouldn’t have to find a doctor on the spot, deal with a molecule that might be slightly different from what’s available in France, or wonder if that’s even a possibility. Basically, it seemed simpler on paper...
But after looking into the regulations for each country, it’s suddenly way less simple . Many seem to only allow the amount corresponding to the length of your "stay" in the country... Which is a problem if I arrive in Korea with 4.5 months’ worth of medication, for example.
After all that, and even though I’ll obviously contact the relevant authorities in each country (fingers crossed for a response 😛), here’s my question:
Has anyone here had any experience with this? (Even if it’s a different medication or different countries, any input would be helpful!)
I’m trying to plan a trip to Dubai with my mom. I’ve seen that some of our medications require prior authorization (sleeping pills, codeine, anti-anxiety meds, etc.).
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been in our situation. A friend of mine applied to bring her tramadol, but it was denied—though she needed high doses!
Has anyone here gone through this process? Do we *really* need a prescription in English?
We just found out my wife is pregnant, and we’ve planned a trip to the Barlavento Islands in Cape Verde this November.
We’d like to know if there’s a real risk of Zika contamination on those islands, because from what we’ve found online, the recorded cases are old and come from the Sotavento Islands.
We’re thinking about canceling our trip.
If you’ve recently traveled to Cape Verde or live there, do you have any thoughts on this?
hi, I’m looking for information about the possibility of returning to Thailand with a portable liquid oxygen system and whether it’s possible to recharge it in Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai. thanks
I’m starting a new discussion on this topic since there doesn’t seem to be a recent one.
I have several chronic conditions (including asthma and related ones), and I’m planning to travel for a year across different countries.
Generally, I understand it’s possible to travel with approved medications (which should be my case), but often with a limit of 3 months’ worth of treatment.
Since I’m going for 12 months, that means for three-quarters of my trip, I’d have more than 3 months’ worth of medication.
I plan to bring my prescriptions with the INN (International Nonproprietary Name), as well as the original packaging (even though it’s a nightmare, but from what I understand, it’s necessary). But I’m not sure if that’s enough...
Have any of you been in this situation before? How does it work at customs—do I need to declare everything that exceeds the 3-month limit? Do I need a letter from my doctors?
I'm currently in Bangkok: How can I find a good doctor for a consultation? It's for a friend who'd like a second medical opinion compared to what they got in their country of residence.
Any professionals you'd recommend? How much does it cost?
I’ve already visited quite a few countries across several continents, but I’m pretty new to Asia.
I’m planning a trip to Thailand in October or November, and I wanted to check about health precautions: malaria treatment, vaccinations (hepatitis A or others...).
I’ll mostly be in the northern region, around Chiang Mai, where I’ll spend a lot of time in nature and the mountains. Then I’ll head south to Phuket or Krabi and visit Khao Sok National Park. I’ll finish up in Bangkok, with a likely detour to Kanchanaburi.
From what I understand, for a stay of less than 60 days, I don’t need a visa (I’m a French national)? I just need to fill out the TDAC form 3 to 5 days before arrival?
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone is heading to Cuba soon and could bring me some over-the-counter Sildenafil (viagra) tablets—available at Varadero Airport, among other places.
Hi there! So, I'm hesitating about taking a long trip. I'd like to go away for 2 to 3 months and travel across several continents. I’d love some advice. I often have unexplained allergies and need to follow a daily treatment for my diabetes (insulin). I think I can get authorization from my doctor to travel for 6 months with the treatment—is that correct? After those 6 months, is it possible (instead of bothering a relative to send the medication) to see a foreign doctor to get another 6-month travel authorization? How does it work at the airport? Do I need just one medication transport authorization, or do I have to request a new one in each country (once the treatment runs out) for both the flight and a DCI? Also, travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so will I have to pay for foreign consultations out of pocket? I’m not sure if I explained myself clearly. Oh, and just to repeat—travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so foreign consultations will be at my own expense? Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi everyone.
After years of traveling to the USA without any medical insurance subscriptions—and luckily never having any major health issues (though I did get a scorpion sting buried in the sand at CBSouth, 😇)—life has caught up with us, and we’re now being forced into "wisdom" and leaving our carefree days behind.
So, I’m looking for the best compromise for a 2-month health insurance plan.
I’ve read the discussions on this topic, but the most recent one is from last year, and I’d love your take on the current situation.
I’m familiar with the usual options like Europ Assistance and AXA, but I’ve just discovered Chapka and Heymondo (the latter seems interesting in terms of both price and coverage).
What do you think of these last two? How do they compare in terms of value for money against the bigger companies?
Hi,
We’ve planned a 3-week trip to Bali this summer with our 7-year-old daughter. The itinerary includes Sanur, Nusa Lembongan, Sidemen, Amed, and Ubud. The more time passes, the more we read about people getting sick—some with mild to severe traveler’s diarrhea, and many ending up in the hospital. We, as parents, have been through it in Egypt with pretty bad cases, but we’d really like to avoid that for our daughter. Even though there’s no zero risk, and we’ll be careful, can any of you reassure me? Not everyone got sick, right? I’d love to hear positive feedback from parents, but not just them 😊. Thanks in advance!
Hi there...
I’m traveling with a friend for a month in November.
We booked our round-trip tickets from Paris to Phnom Penh, and yes, I know—it was a mistake. We should’ve flown out of Laos, but here we are.
But is it doable to backpack through both countries in a relaxed way?
I’ve seen that the transport takes a while...
Thanks so much for your replies.
Hi there,
I’ve started looking into getting dental implants, possibly in Costa Rica or Mexico.
Do you have any clinics to recommend or ones I should avoid?
For the next steps, I need to choose between Cuba Medika or Medigo—these are agencies that help with medical procedures. Do you have any info on either of them?
Hi everyone, a question for those who’ve been lucky enough to visit Raja Ampat—should you consider preventive malaria treatment given its proximity to Papua? And how was the food hygiene situation?
Thanks for your feedback! !
For several years now, increased aggression has been observed in Cape fur seals.
At least 70 unprovoked attacks on humans.
It was recently confirmed that this is due to rabies.
The suspected origin is contamination in Namibia by jackals.
The contagion seems to be spreading.
Preventive vaccination (of the animals) is being considered.
Just a reminder:
Rabies affects all mammals.
Once symptoms appear—sometimes weeks or even months later—death is inevitable.
It’s the bite that transmits the disease.
There are so-called "furious" forms with aggression, but also forms without aggression.
In case of a bite, in addition to standard wound care, tetanus prevention… rabies prevention is essential.
Stay careful out there…
Seeing seals from a boat along the coast isn’t rare in these parts…
I need 2 dental implants and I'd like to get them done abroad (it's a question of price).
Thanks for helping me with my search (Turkey, Spain, Romania???)
Can you tell me if you're satisfied with the services provided by Dentist Miguel at Club Amigo in Holguin? I'd like to go there in mid-December. Is it worth the trip to get dental prosthetics done?
Thanks for getting back to me... Michelle from Quebec
Hello,
I’m looking for a dentist who can do a full lower-arch implant with a complete prosthesis. I’m in Quebec and available to travel to Cuba. Need full contact details. Thanks everyone!
