QUESTION I am travelling from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh city via Haalong Bay, Hue and Hoi An, all are Costal areas. Should I take Malarone? I would prefer not to as I am trying to get pregnant. ANSWER In Vietnam, costal areas north of Nha Trang are considered malaria-free, as are the cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city. As such, it is only rural and costal areas closer to Ho Chi Minh city … [Read more...]