new_cruiser Posted December 11, 2018 #26 Share Posted December 11, 2018 I prefer picaridin to DEET repellents. It works just as well against mosquitoes and ticks. It doesn't feel greasy and has little odor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted December 11, 2018 #27 Share Posted December 11, 2018 15 hours ago, Amster12345 said: Permethrin to spray on clothing. Spray your clothing at home! My husband does this every summer for his underwear & socks (we have ticks and he's in the woods a LOT, and in some unpleasant spots for work) The spray lasts through a bunch of washings, too, so he does it at the beginning of the summer and about midway. But it can be a little stinky - he hangs everything on a clothesline outside on a calm day, sprays and lets it dry and air a little before bringing the clothing back inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolMcE Posted December 11, 2018 #28 Share Posted December 11, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 3:24 PM, gnome12 said: Typhoid vaccination was recommended to me when I went to South Africa in 2013, and again when I cruised the Mekong last year. That last one is still good for my cruise on the Irrawaddy coming up. I think it is well worthwhile. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolMcE Posted December 11, 2018 #29 Share Posted December 11, 2018 The doctors in the Sri Lanka hospital knew a lot more about typhoid than my doctor at home. I doubt if he's ever seen a case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terry&mike Posted December 11, 2018 #30 Share Posted December 11, 2018 If you plan on using products with DEET in them, please do a trial run before you are on vacation. Take a day while still at home and put the product on your skin, wear it around all day, and see how you do. Some people can have a skin reaction to DEET products, and vacation time is not when you want to find this out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted December 17, 2018 #31 Share Posted December 17, 2018 On 12/11/2018 at 8:41 AM, terry&mike said: If you plan on using products with DEET in them, please do a trial run before you are on vacation. Take a day while still at home and put the product on your skin, wear it around all day, and see how you do. Some people can have a skin reaction to DEET products, and vacation time is not when you want to find this out. So true for ALL drugs, lotions, products, SHOES, bras.... I never travel with something I haven't tried at home first (and, for shoes, well worn in 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terry&mike Posted December 17, 2018 #32 Share Posted December 17, 2018 5 minutes ago, Hoyaheel said: So true for ALL drugs, lotions, products, SHOES, bras.... I never travel with something I haven't tried at home first (and, for shoes, well worn in 😉 Agree 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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