I got an email notice from the US Merida Consulate that instances of dengue fever are up in Quintana Roo (the province where Cancun is located). Sounds like a nasty disease... Dengue Fever in Mexico - Mexico Travel Health Avoiding Dengue Fever It's spread by mosquitoes, and the advice given is to cover up your skin with clothing when you go outside. At TTR? Shyeah right! So my question is... For those who have been to Cancun in late summer (we're going in September), are there a lot of mosquitoes? Anyone ever get dengue? Should I even be worried about this?
Hmmm, funny but these seem to be similar symptoms to a wild week at TTR!! :ernaehrung005::ernaehrung005: Dengue fever is treated with rest, and acetaminophen to bring down the fever. It is recommended to take in plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. Usually symptoms clear up in about two weeks but some people may feel tired and sluggish for several weeks. All in all tho -we always go in April and have never had any probs w/ mosquitos.
Whew, glad I'm not the only one a little concerned. I saw an article (I think on CNN.com) the other day about people in Florida getting this, too, down in the Everglades. Then I saw that the amount of cases in Mexico was up, as well. Although the article I read did not list QR as the area where the majority of the cases were occurring. That would totally suck to come back from vaca with a disease.
This is true on many levels, atleast with this one it's cureable and you can tell your friends you caught it, lmbo
I think thats what we had. We thought we picked up something we had ALL of these symptoms and did get bit by mosquitoes.
We just returned from our latest trip, July 1-7. My wife is ALWAYS a target for mosquitoes. This trip I don't think she was bitten even once. Our first trip August of 2009, she was eaten alive. It got so bad while having dinner at the Tex Mex restaurant that the waiters had to give her ice to slow down the swelling. She was awfully uncomfortable, but never got sick. Bottom line, bring the bug spray and be prepared to use it if necessary.
Hopefully some useful information that my husband & I have used during our last trip to Cancun: Blood Sucking Mosquitoes Thwarted By Thiamin? Throughout the internet, ingesting Vitamin B1 (thiamine) has been popularly recommended as an organic systemic insect repellent against mosquitoes. It is thought that "in preparation" (approximately two weeks in advance) of being in mosquito ridden areas, one can reduce or eliminate mosquito attraction by beginning a daily regimen of 100 mg of B1 (Thiamine Hydrochloride). Since Thiamin is a water-soluble nutrient eliminated through urine and sweat, it is thought that the sweating out of thiamin, and the associated essence (cannot be smelled by humans) is offensive to the female mosquito. Two weeks is an ample amount of time to saturate the sweat glands and tissue with thiamin. Human tissue will accumulate and store Thiamine at 2-3 times more than normal when the thiamin distribution exceeds the body's requirements. What is not stored is then eliminated through urine and sweat. A steady regimen of Thiamine intake is required to maintain Thiamin Vitamin B1 levels. And so, conversely, Thiamin concentrations in tissue will deplete when Thiamin intake falls below the body's requirement. Also, try to keep yourself odorless when going outdoors. Mosquitoes are attracted to some strong odor on the body, which is why they choose particular individuals among all others in the crowd. So when you have outdoor plans, it's advisable to avoid wearing heavy perfumes and scented lotions. Also, try to avoid strong-scented soaps and shampoos to prevent possible attraction from mosquitoes. Finally, (as a back-up) apply mosquito repellent on your skin. Insect repellents containing DEET (N, N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide) are considered to be the most common agents used to repel mosquitoes and other biting insects. The application of DEET on the skin should be properly monitored because high concentrations of this agent can cause toxicity. The recommended amount of DEET on adult skin is 30 percent to 35 percent; the amount considered safe for children's skin is no greater than 6 percent to 10 percent. When you apply DEET on your skin, make sure to evenly spread it all over the area to ensure total protection against mosquito bites.
hello my husband and i belive in the garlic thing. it seems to work. during the summer we eat alot more garlic, and the bugs dont care for it.
We were there earlier this month and definitely got bitten by mosquitoes there around the Patty-O's bar at night. One of the bartenders kept bug spray behind the bar, we ducked in to the gift shop and overpaid for another small can of spray to share with folks. Didn't get sick though, just bit.
Thanks everyone for your responses! We'll definitely be looking into the bug spray thing. Anyone know if it's available at the Cancun Wal-Mart for relatively cheap?
