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Originally Posted by
Baradium
If you could just refuse then how would they get anyone to ever cover the trip? As mentioned above it's considered adequate to simply start taking the medicine as soon as you're aware of the assignment for protection if you don't have the day prior notice to star taking it.
I went to the funeral of a pilot that died of complications from malaria 4 or 5 years ago. I agree if I go to a malaria destination I take the medicine.
Guess I am grasping at straws looking for more info on this subject. I must be mistaken that there were extenuating circumstances that the company had already agreed to.
The company has agreed to cover open time to Malaria destinations 2 days prior if the trip is known at that time. Inside 2 days it should be covered as soon as it’s known. Many of our South American destinations also are in Malaria areas. The vast majority of employees who have contracted malaria did not follow any of the recommendations for prevention. Drunk at the pool at sunset is not smart!
It’s also far more important to take the Malarone if you are going to use it for the required time period after you return than when you start it. Stopping early can suppress a malaria case only to have it pop up a year later and you may not seek treatment promptly thinking it can’t be Malaria.
Common side effects of Malarone include:
nausea,
vomiting,
abdominal pain,
upset stomach,
headache,
diarrhea,
weakness,
loss of appetite,
itching, and
dizziness.
Tell your doctor if you have rare but very serious side effects of Malarone including:
signs of serious liver problems (such as persistent or severe nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, unexplained tiredness, dark urine, yellowing eyes or skin),
signs of anemia (such as worsening tiredness, rapid breathing, pale skin/lips/nails, fast heartbeat while resting), or
signs of severe infection (such as high fever, severe chills, body aches, sore throat).
Dose is one Malarone Tablet (adult strength = 250 mg atovaquone/100 mg proguanil hydrochloride) per day. The dosage for prevention of malaria in pediatric patients is based upon body weight. For malaria prevention, take 1 or 2 days before entering an area where malaria is common. Take it every day during your stay and for at least 7 days after you leave. To treat malaria, take Malarone 3 days in a row.