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Revised recommendations for malaria prophylaxis in Dominican Republic

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    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
  • Description:
    Tuesday, November 30, 2004, 15:15 EST (03:15 PM EST)

    CDCHAN-00217-2004-11-30-ADV-N

    CDC has received reports of 2 cases of malaria in November 2004 in U.S. travelers to the Dominican Republic whose visits were limited to Punta Cana (La Altagracia Province) and San Francisco de Macoris (Duarte Province). During the same period at least 2 more cases have been reported in European travelers who visited Punta Cana. CDC has recommended malaria prophylaxis for travelers to rural areas in the Dominican Republic but not for travel to resorts. In light of these reports, as a precautionary measure, CDC is expanding the recommendations to include chloroquine prophylaxis for travelers to all areas in La Altagracia Province, including the Punta Cana area, and also to all areas of Duarte Province. The Ministry of Health in the Dominican Republic has implemented malaria control measures, including intensified surveillance, prompt case management, and intensive mosquito control activities. CDC will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on these recommendations.

    Health care providers needing assistance with diagnosis or management of suspected cases of malaria should call the CDC Malaria Hotline: 770-488-7788 (M-F, 8am-4:30 pm, eastern time). For emergency consultation after hours, call: 770-488-7100 and request to speak with a CDC Malaria Branch clinician.

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  • Source:
    HAN ; 217
  • Series:
    Health Alert Network
  • Document Type:
    HAN Health Advisory
  • Place as Subject:
    Dominican Republic
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    1 unnumbered page
  • Issue:
    217
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