On Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:17:37 GMT, "Tashi"
wrote:
>during my travels in W. Africa I found that DEET 28% (muskol
>pump-non-aerosol) worked best.. you should carry non-aerosol if possible, I
>found out the hard way and had all my spray cans confiscated by the airport
>authority..
>
>also I found that a good citrus based lotion worked well also.. For most of
>the trip, I used straight lemon rind, you just rub it on your skin... that
>works great and you don't really smell. That is what most of the locals did.
>
>There is no total prevention of Malaria.. you can still get it if you follow
>what people say.. the pills however will make the symptoms more bearable.
>(know this personally).. After your trip... if you feel sick like a flu or
>cold, go to the doc asap and demand a test for Malaria..
>
>If you are going to Egypt in Feb, Mar.
Mar 25-Apr2
> the Malaria risk is low. same with
>Jordan
Mar 22-25
> and the Yucatan (cancun or Mayan Riviera)
>
Apr 12-17
>your major risk will be Thailand, Cambodia,
Mar 6-13
> Inda
Mar 15-22
> and maybe the Yucatan
>(depending on where your going) If you are NOT back packing up country or
>hanging out in the jungle sleeping in tents, your risk is lower.
>
I'll be 61 mate, my tent days are behind me; three star at
least:-)
>If you are with a tour group, staying in resorts etc.. your risk is lower.
>
Nope, travelling alone or with a guide apart from the Nile
Cruise in Egypt.
>If you have immune problems, you should also take a cortisone cream with you
>for other bug bites, I found this extremly useful when I got huge welts and
>unidentifiable marks/rashes on my body and other topical skin conditions.
Thanks, hadn't thought of that. I'll check it out.
Cheers, Alan, Australia
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