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Re: Malaria and Mosquito Repellent Posted on: Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:16:39 EST


"Alan S" wrote in message
news:fmbcq35kgj9acu8lp5l2dev4fv658938c8@4ax.com...
> 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.
>
> Cheers, Alan, Australia
> --
> http://loraltravel.blogspot.com/
> latest: Slovenia

As others have said, concoctions based on DEET work best. In Australia,
Bushmans is 80% DEET. Freely available in Qld and most of the tropics I
think. Not sure about southern states.Whatever you get, make sure its cream
or oil based....sprays are useless.