The Sea Shanty

Sandra · Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 12:50 pm Post subject:

I just read the following on Grenada Trip Advisor forum:

"I also take 2 Brewers Yeast tablets 3 times a day for 10 days before we travel and all the time I am away. Something in the Vitamin B content alters the chemistry of the blood lightly which makes your skin less attractive to biting insects. The Vitamin B is good for you anyway, helping in the formation of red blood cells."

Sounds like it is worth a try!

addy02 · Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 3:41 pm Post subject: B1

for the TIPS about the B1Will for sure give it a try before our Florida trip AND Grenada!!!!!

Already have the OFF out for an outdoor concert this evening!!!!

Thoughts and prayers for Marks continued recovery........AND take care of yourself and rest up Terri!!!!!

Addy jacquie

PubCrawler · Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 9:41 am Post subject:

In the news:

Dengue Fever? What About It, Key West Says

PubCrawler · Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 8:28 pm Post subject:

Another story from Health.com:

Indescribable, Crazy Pain: I Survived Dengue Fever

RumSunFun · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 2:56 pm Post subject: Dengue Fever

"Good Morning America" had a segment this morning on Dengue Fever.

Sandra · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 3:32 pm Post subject:

Hope Mark is well on his way to recovery!!!! Nasty infection!!!!

Sandra · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 3:32 pm Post subject:

Just reading about it is scary. Guess we just buy some Deep Woods Off stock!!!

RumSunFun · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:48 pm Post subject: dengue fever

Dengue Fever made world news again this weekend. It seems to be a growing topic. This time they were talking about Texas. Last week it was Key West. "They" say most likely bitten while asleep. The maids leave hotel room doors open, while they clean each day. In other words, all the Deet we had on didn't save us, unless you put it on to sleep. Might not be a bad idea Rolling Eyes

skod · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 11:18 pm Post subject:

It is indeed a growing topic. http://www.denguevirusnet.com/aedes-aegypti.html .

Useful stuff from the article: it is a day-feeding mosquito, it likes to attack feet and ankles, and it is nearly silent. Nasty little bugger, for sure.

DEET is the hot setup, no doubt- the higher the concentration, the better. I'll be putting it on to sleep next time I'm down, for sure. Shoot, nearly need to do that here: we've had a wet July, and are copiously supplied with the little bastards, and we have West Nile to contend with...

calsailor · Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 4:01 pm Post subject: DEET

Just got in my new supply of Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus, Expedition Insect Repellant with SPF 30. It has kept me from getting bitten by the nasty little guys even in the jungle in Panama.

I swear by it and would not go into any of the islands without it.

We have West Nile in the Sacramento area as well.

At least, my skin will be soft!!

Sandra · Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 6:21 pm Post subject:

and you'll smell good also!

voyager · Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 10:53 pm Post subject:

http://www.healthmap.org/dengue/index.php

Once you zoom into the Caribbean, there is an extensive set of news reports for most of the islands.

Fred