Is the Dengue risk any worse this year?

[DandyDon]

I used Off Clean and Dry.....going with something more heavy duty next time. Yes Don, most survive DHV but at the moment, I was never so sick in my my life, no exaggeration. The only good result was the 15 lb weight loss just in time for our live aboard vacation.
I am a big believer that if there are any doubts in your mind about whether or not nit can go in your carry on, put it into your checked bag.

I don't know that one? Yeah, I've heard that DHF is not often deadly but you don't care at the time. At least you are immune to that variety now I guess, but yeah - go with 20-40% DEET.

 

[cvchief]

I don't know that one? Yeah, I've heard that DHF is not often deadly but you don't care at the time. At least you are immune to that variety now I guess, but yeah - go with 20-40% DEET.

Doesn't that mean the other strains are now more likely to be even worse?

 

[judydivescoz]

The Drs told me I was not immune from dengue in the future.

 

[DandyDon]

Doesn't that mean the other strains are now more likely to be even worse?

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The Drs told me I was not immune from dengue in the future.

Bummer. Well, take care...

 

[mlove]

This from world health org
It is possible to get dengue more than once. Dengue can occur because of 4 different but related strains of dengue virus. If a person has suffered from one virus, there can be a repeat occurrence of dengue if a different strain is involved subsequently. Being affected by one strain offers no protection against the others. A person could suffer from dengue more than once in her/his lifetime.
Dengue/DHF - FAQ

 

[morecowbells]

I have some sort of sensitivity or allergy to products that contain a high percentage of DEET. My skin looks burned and itches for days. When visiting Roatan in Jan. I brought with me a spray containing 20% Picaradin and did not get a single sand flea or mosquite bite. The manufacturers boast that it is odorless but in all honestly when first applied it had a mild wet dog smell. This seemed to be mitigated after applying lemon-eucalyptus spray on my ankles. Both the picaridin and eucalyptus spray were ordered on Amazon. I cannot using anything else.

 

[WSOPFAN]

Ministry of health in Mexico says Dengue cases down 70% in 2011.

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[Mark Derail]

News...hope for the future!

Mosquitoes Genetically-Engineered to Self Destruct Could Wipe Out Dengue Fever

 

[TomZ]

When is the typical rainy season on Cozumel? How significant is the threat during the non-rainy season (whenever that is)? I'm planning a trip for late February, and want to prepare, but don't want to over-prepare for a potentially non-existent threat. Thanks.

 

[DandyDon]

When is the typical rainy season on Cozumel? How significant is the threat during the non-rainy season (whenever that is)? I'm planning a trip for late February, and want to prepare, but don't want to over-prepare for a potentially non-existent threat. Thanks.

I guess Coz gets more rains during hurricane season, don't know if they have a dry season, but the mosquitoes should be in winter dormancy in February. I always carry at least one can of insect repellent just in case tho.