By ******************Jerry***************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7972) on Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 11:15 am: |
Any info on the current situation with the Dengue Outbreak?
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By michael gaynor (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2789) on Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 11:35 am: |
Yes there are a number of cases and it seems to be letting up..You can avoid being bitten by covering up, using repellent and staying away from likely areas of infestation especially around sunset/sunrise.
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By Boat Chick* (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3773) on Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 11:41 am: |
Jerry, that's not good news! As I mentioned yesterday, quite a few people are getting hit with it, and it's not in the remote areas. If you do go, spray like he)) constantly and cover up if possible.
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By ******************Jerry***************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7973) on Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 11:41 am: |
Thanks Michael.
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By Boat Chick* (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3774) on Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 11:42 am: |
Thanks Michael...does this mean no sunsets with wine??? Why go to Bonaire...
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By michael gaynor (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2791) on Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 12:28 pm: |
no problem...just slather up and find a screened in porch...
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By Alex (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #323) on Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 3:03 pm: |
Sorry to hear that Jerry - difficult decision - good luck - best wishes to Louise.
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By ******************Jerry***************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7976) on Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 3:23 pm: |
Thanks Alex.
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By Trevor Hibdige, Lac Bay Villa (BonaireTalker - Post #90) on Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 3:33 pm: |
Can I add some details ???
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By Marilyn M. (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #331) on Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 5:42 pm: |
I was there late Oct., early November and had a mild outbreak of Dengue. Three days while I was there, and a relapse of a week when I got back. My immune system is crap also, Jerry, but I usually come to the islands (Aruba and Bonaire) prepared with an arsenal of medications. I must also add that the mild case I had was probably due to my exposure since early childhood. I also didn't bother with mosquito repellent since I don't react to the bites in general - that doesn't mean I don't get bitten! Idiota! I have a nasal spray for bleeding problems, anti-inflimmatories (sp?) for joint pain, eye drops for the eyes, Tylenol for any fevers, etc., etc., etc. So I was prepared, but for other reasons! I didn't associate my symptoms with Dengue due to my other health problems until I got back and got sick again. I would say, the doctors know Louise best, as they know the medical side effects of her medications best. In my case, I believe an ounce of prevention would have done the trick. Just tend to be bullheaded and forge ahead! My niece in Aruba had Dengue for a month and she is usually mega healthy. She was pretty miserable. I think Trevor's right, no need to panic, just don't be foolish - like moi!
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By ******************Jerry***************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7977) on Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 5:54 pm: |
We are not going to smell pretty, but will be bug-bite free!
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By Sorrows (BonaireTalker - Post #90) on Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 6:22 pm: |
This may be a stupid question, but how did they know they got bit on arrival? I mean, is it that obvious or that quick?
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By ******************Jerry***************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7979) on Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 6:32 pm: |
"This may be a stupid question, but how did they know they got bit on arrival?"
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By Kobi in Virginia * (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2872) on Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 9:32 pm: |
Jerry,
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By Boat Chick* (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3777) on Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 9:50 pm: |
Sorrows, we always spray BEFORE we get off the plane on Bonaire...
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By Alex (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #324) on Friday, November 30, 2007 - 4:40 am: |
Jerry, there is a DEET repellent which does NOT stink. IT's called BUGGSPRAY (www.buggspray.com) and they have a vanilla-scented one (you'll smell like cookies) and a completely non-scented variety. It's EPA-approved and has good reviews. I haven't tried it myself, but will do so the next time I am on Bon.
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By Susan Davis, InfoBonaire, Bon. Insider (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #169) on Friday, November 30, 2007 - 6:00 am: |
I saw a government report about 3 or 4 weeks ago that stated Bonaire had 12 reported cases to date in 2007, and I believe that "to date" was probably through October.
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By Vince DePietro (Bellevue Condos ) (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1171) on Friday, November 30, 2007 - 6:46 am: |
Here's an interesting approach just outlined in Scientific America on the problem of addressing mosquito health concerns..I'm just not too keen on the "sparing the bugs part" but I'm sure we could adapt it somewhat.
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By John Gnann (BonaireTalker - Post #72) on Friday, November 30, 2007 - 2:55 pm: |
Somewhat relevant to the discussion above regarding when traveler's might get sick...
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By Victor Mena (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #153) on Saturday, December 1, 2007 - 12:30 am: |
I got dengue last week but thanks God I´m fine now,of course I took a lot of liquids like fruit juices,gatorade,sardine soup,milk etc,this time my,sorry don´t know the english word for that,my plaquetas(that thing in blood that don´t let us bleed)didn´t fall too much,only 127,000 but I am kinda scared since this is the second time I got it,I´ve heard people have died from dengue here in Venezuela,I don´t know but it´s almost impossible to avoid mosquitoes,I´m thinking seriously to move to a country with cold winters like Argentina,Chile or Uruguay since I´ve heard they don´t have dengue because of the cold but so far they´re only plans since that´s not an easy issue but by no means I would like to get sick of that again.My advice if you get it,drink lots of liquids,and when I say lots I really mean it,every 15 or 20 minutes drink something and keep it on.
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By David Frank (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #628) on Sunday, December 2, 2007 - 11:37 pm: |
Victor,
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By Lloyd Haskell (BonaireTalker - Post #16) on Monday, December 3, 2007 - 6:55 pm: |
I was there nov22-dec 1 , used deep woods spray between dives , after cleaning up i used an organic cream called Cactus Juice , the stuff smells great and really works , I saw a couple of skeeters land and split before i could whack them , never got bit ... take that back , dont think i got bit , give me about another 12 incubation days!
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By Victor Mena (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #159) on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 - 1:14 am: |
Thanks David!,everyday I learn new words.Sardine soup is not that bad hahaha,but when one is sick one doesn´t mind too much about tastes if it means getting well soon.
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By Boat Chick* (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3809) on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 - 11:24 am: |
Victor, glad you are on the mend. I have to agree, sardine soup does sound icky...but if it heals, guess it's worth it!
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By Victor Mena (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #160) on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 - 3:49 pm: |
Thanks Boat Chick!,I´ll keep California in mind hahah!
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By Kevin W. Williams (Pink Beach Properties (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #446) on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 - 2:31 pm: |
Perfect weather in California? I've been offered a job in California, and the weather in San Jose is one of the strongest negatives. It only gets warm enough to be comfortable for one or two months a year.
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By Boat Chick* (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3813) on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 - 7:20 pm: |
Well Kevin, San Jose is quite a bit North of us. It's been 44F the last couple of mornings, which is rare. It's around 75F and sunny right now You must like it hot, and we all know I DON'T....lol!
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By Kevin W. Williams (Pink Beach Properties (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #447) on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 - 9:51 pm: |
Bear in mind that I lived 17 years in Phoenix before moving to San Jose, San Jose for 7 years, and then moved here. My home here has AC in the bedrooms, and I keep that set to 84F ... it runs just enough to keep my clothes from mildewing. I drive a truck without air-conditioning.
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By Boat Chick* (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3814) on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 - 11:43 pm: |
Ahhh....I see Kevin...you are more comfortable in the heat...and have lived in SJ...I think you should stay on Bonaire
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