Papua New Guinea trekkers should ensure they have the following key vaccinations
In addition, trekkers need to protect themselves against Malaria by
1) Taking an anti malaria vaccination
2) Wearing long sleeved shirts and hiking trousers to avoid mosquito bites.
The CDC link above suggests mosquitos are present up to 6000 feet. This would mean that the entire Kokoda Track is in a mosquito risk zone. In speaking to both guides and locals on the track, consensus was that the key issue with malaria was below 1000 feet.
For what it is worth, we did not see any mosquitos above the sea level/port Moresby area, In regards to clothing, I wore a long sleeved shirt and shorts. The long sleeved shirt also protected me against sunburn. My legs were basically covered in mud most of the time so there was no need for trousers ;-).
We did not bring or use any special nets or protective equipment against mosquitos.
This blog has been set up to cover the training and actual Kokoda walk for Rick and Andrew Klink
Thanks for sharing such beneficial information with us because I am also looking for a blog which can give me information about Vaccinations before you go to PNG.
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