malaria in roatan

Member since 27 July 2013

mayasatyaMember27 July 2013 08:54:19

Hi. We are considering moving to Roatan with 2 children.
What is the malaria situation there?
Are prophylactics necessary?
Also, are there any expat children living on the island?
Are there home schooling groups?
Any info will be much appreciated.

roatanhostel Member

Member since 02 June 2012

roatanhostelMember08 August 2013 02:09:34

There is malaria on the island, but long-term use of anti-malarials can cause liver damage, so no one living here takes them.聽 I'm here with my 2 boys, and none of us have ever had a problem, we just use repellent with the mosquitoes are out.聽 Plenty of ex-pat kids on the island.聽 I think there's a homeschooling group in West Bay.聽 Cam at Sandcastle Library has resources that she said homeschooling parents are welcome to use.聽 If you want to enroll your kids in a school, probably the most popular choice is Esbir in Coxen Hole.聽 Mine are at La Luisa in Coxen Hole, which is more affordable, but I supplement their English reading and writing at home, as the level at school isn't great.
Mel

murvisland Member

Member since 24 April 2013

murvislandMember20 August 2013 16:23:28

There are many expat kids and kids from a variety of backgrounds. We live on Roatan with our two kids and they attend the Sandy Bay Alternative School, which is wonderful.
We are not malaria meds, but are active with safe and natural precautions against mosquitos. Long clothing, natural repellents, fans at night, screens etc.

We love it here!

Kim

MariaLovesJesus Active member

Member since 04 October 2013

MariaLovesJesusActive member04 October 2013 18:41:27

To those who know Coxen Hole I would like to know your opinion about that place and if you have any suggestions since we plan to move there next year!
We already bought some property there!
About malaria, I appreciate the information you have already given here.
My husband had malaria in Africa many years ago!
Thanks
MariaLovesJesus