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Susangg - Unforunately when your dealing with military type medical you usually get the cheaper medication and that's the antibiotic. Basically, it's that or nothing.
Are you saying that the antibiotic is overkill?

please, let me restate:

if you AREN'T GOING INTO THE JUNGLE FOR SEVERAL DAYS, YOU DO NOT NEED THIS STUFF! HONEST.

next month will be my 2nd trip into cayo, and i expect no probs, just like before. folks, you aren't going to deepest darkest africa for a month, it is a day or two inland.

no big deal, really. you are WAY over emphesizing this. deep woods off & a little benedryl cream dn you are fine.

again, dr. glen, how many times have you ACTUALLY BEEN THERE??? (as opposed to our collective idiotic selves)

If you are ONLY going to AC, you don't need to take ANYTHING (except your bug spray, lotion or whatever).

If you are going into the bush and likely to be exposed to malaria vectors, CHLOROQUINE is what you take. Not doxycyline. If some MD is telling you otherwise, sorry but he is wrong. In this day and age, patients have to take responsibility for their own medical care and do their own research.
Doxycycline is an alternative if you are going into the bush in a country where there is CHLOROQUINE RESISTANT malaria (NOT Belize, there is no choloroquine-resistant malaria in Belize anywhere to anyone's knowledge) and if there is no other prophylactic for choloroquine resistant malaria available. It is used thusly primarily in ASIA, where chloroquine resistant malaria is endemic. It should NOT be taken by someone going to Belize.

You spoke of "military," why not read what the US Navy says about all this. Go to www.malaria.org and do a bit of searching til see the US Navy splurb on prophlactics.

Look, the info is out there. If you don't believe any of us, do your own research.

Understand the difference between taking a medication to address a clear and present danger to your health, and taking it to make you "feel" better when there is no medical reason to do so. You need to consider the risks and benefits of that approach as well.

I think we've all worked this thread to death. Again: www.malaria.org has a wealth of info for you. Do your own research.

Iceslider-unless being extended periods in the jungle, and that would only mean some deat, you don't need ANYTHING....just got back from 9th trip...was there 2 and 1/2 weeks after "KEITH"...never had any kids of shots or did anything.....and we're ALWAYS barefoot......ALWAYS..ya'll will be safe and take your precautions if you are more comfortable!!!! C

come on folks....say it as it is. If the bugs are biting...beware...otherwise--enjoy!! I took many bottles of everything and brought all home unopenned except the sun screen....trip to ruins we had NO bugs or 'skittos.....I wore shorts and short sleeves....this will probably not be true into the rainy season or summer months, use the brains you were given.If they come---spray.....if they bite, treat.

Susangg - If you feel put out answering my questions then don't post! I did do some research but just thought I would get some other adivce.

on the contrary, ice. it has simply been discussed here recently at depth. just run a search (above, right) on "DEET" or "bugs" or dsomething, and read to your heart's content. the unfortunate issue is that, like always, everyone has an opinion. and we beat that horse well into the ground.

and really, if ya aren't staying inland for more than a week, don't even bother. just bring your bug sprays & bite cures. no big deal.