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After these shots, you will feel groggy. That’s normal so don’t worry about that. As for Malaria, there’s a ton of misinformation floating around on the net and among travelers in general. If you’ve decided not to do any rainforest hiking in the Caribbean, then you probably shouldn’t take the shot, considering how effectivity of some Malaria drugs is in question. But note that some Malaria strains are deadly and kill fast, especially if you haven’t been exposed to malaria since birth.
No amount of medication and immunization protects 100%. So the best thing you can and should always do is not to be bitten, which is pretty hard to do if you’re a backpacking, adventure-seeking Caribbean traveler. Remember that of the 3500 types of mosquitoes, only a few carry killer diseases such as Malaria and only female members of the species have infected bites, biting mainly between 2300 and 0400 at night. This is when it is important not get bitten.
#3 – Insurance and Buying Tickets
Whenever you travel to the Caribbean, or to any part of the world for that matter, it goes without saying that you need insurance. It doesn’t even have to be much, but you do need some advance time to study the policies and read all the fine print. For instance, most cheap policies often do not include cash and other valuables in their coverage. That’s fine if you’re only concerned about the health aspect of your travel. However, if you’re carrying a $2000 camera and equipment, don’t expect it to be covered as well. You may need to pay excess to include that and the cost might cause you to think that a more expensive policy seems sounder. Consider your options well.
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