malaria no risk in southern india?

[yannon]

Off to Madras in a couple of weeks.Doc informs me today that malaria pills not required.I took paludrine/avloclor on last trip to northern India.Anyone with recent experience of the Madras[Chennai] to Kerala areas.

[VxDuncan]

From the NHS again:

http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations/asia-(...
http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations/asia-(...

[yannon]

Yes that was the site my doctor used but when i googled Chennai malaria it was not at all reassuring.

[FunkyGibbon]

For Chennai and Kerela anti-malarials not usually required. You should however use insect repellent to avoid being bitten by anything not just mozzies.
Edit to add:

contact these http://www.masta-travel-health.com/ if you want more reassurance.

Edited by FunkyGibbon on Wednesday 10th February 12:57

[yannon]

Thanks folks,looks like I will be ok just using sprays etc.My wife is going to her own doc tomorrow so should get confirmation.
nb my worst bite reaction was from an ankle attack in a canalside restaurant in Milan.

[tobeee]

Just keep covered up in light cotton clothes as it gets dark. If you end up in the Backwaters of Kerala, expect to be feasted on!