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Malaria in Great Exuma Bahamas

Friday April 18, 2008
The CDC has issued a malaria warning for Great Exuma in the Bahamas. Malaria prophylaxis with chloroquine is advised when visiting Great Exuma, but there are no malaria warnings for other islands in the Bahamas. When visiting Great Exuma, please sleep under a good mosquito net, wear mosquito repellent when outdoors and stay in an air-conditioned or well-screened house. Also, check out clothes and footwear to avoid mosquito bites.

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