On Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:23:56 +1100, Alan S wrote:
>Hi All
>
>I'm going on a trip which will include Thailand, Cambodia,
>India, Jordan, Egypt and Yucatan in a few weeks.
>
>I will be doing the normal prophylaxis for malaria. I have
>to be fairly careful with a shaky immune system.
>
>I would appreciate suggestions on the most effective rub-on
>or spray-on mosquito repellents for daily personal use.
>Preferably one that doesn't also repel those who sit next to
>me in buses and which doesn't make me appear to be covered
>in baby oil and which is likely to be available in those
>countries if replenishment is needed.
>
>I'll be talking to my doc on medication prophylaxis, but any
>thoughts on that would also be appreciated.
Only those with Deet work as a mosquito repellent, unless you want to
try what we used in Vietnam which was tabacco juice, which I wouldn't
recommend but it sure works. Probably for the same reason as it kills
humans. You should ask your doctor what concentration is safe for you
given your condition. Sleep with a mosquito net even if you have to
take one with you which is what I would do. |