most travelers shouldn't rely on chloroquine to prevent malaria

September 2001

The CDC is now warning that most travelers shouldn't rely on chloroquine to prevent malaria.

Chloroquine is no longer effective in most areas. Mefloquine resistance is also showing up in Southeast Asia.

For most travelers, the CDC recommends mefloquine (Lariam)... doxycycline...or Malarone (atovaquone and proguanil).

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