Hookworm alert

[Maryann]

I must have really thin skin. Have gotten hookworm 3 times in the last 20 years, twice in Negril, once somewhere locally. Anywhere there are cats and dogs and moist sand/dirt, you can get infected. It is crazy itchy and super ugly but easily treated. I still go barefoot on the beach.

[rooster]

25 reaches & i walk the 7 mile beach starting from Margaritaville everyday....one day I go all the way to Hedio..the next day to Coral Sea Beach...never contacted this issue..yes I'm barefoot..i do walk at the waters edge cuz it feels fabulous with the beautiful Caribbean Sun shining down on you..barefoot

[canadacan]

Hi - I got hookworm between my toes last time I stayed on 7 Mile Beach. I’d like to pick up some medication from the pharmacy when I’m there to have just in case. Last time, I didn’t know that I had it until after I got home. What is the medication called? Do you think I can get it at Costco? I plan to stop there on the way to Negril - 3 weeks until...! Or, is there a pharmacy near CocolaPalm? Thanks.

[Bnewb]

There's no Costco in Jamaica...but you could go to the Mega Mart pharmacy in Montego Bay on the way to Negril.
There's a few brands to choose from...just tell the pharmacist what you're looking to potentially treat...its available over the counter.