ColoradoCruiser1982 Posted February 10, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I had a 4 day cruise scheduled on the Imagination for February 21st. I am currently 17 weeks pregnant and visited my OBGYN this Monday. When asking her about precautions she recommended that I not travel to Mexico due to the serious threat Zika is to pregnant women and their unborn children. After careful thought and consideration, my husband and I decided to cancel our cruise. We did not book with travel insurance and since we were less than 2 weeks away from travel we expected to lose the money spent on our cruise. I am very happy to report that Carnival was amazing with me and transferred my funds to a future booking. I was already planning on booking a Vista cruise for October 2017 with the kids, so I went ahead and booked and will add the baby to the booking once her/she arrives. I know that many of us get frustrated with the constant cutbacks, but I am happy to continue and book with a company who knows how to treat their customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_beachgirl_ Posted February 10, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 10, 2016 So glad to hear this. Congrats on the new baby and I hope you have a fantastic time on the Vista! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William234 Posted February 10, 2016 #3 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I had a 4 day cruise scheduled on the Imagination for February 21st. I am currently 17 weeks pregnant and visited my OBGYN this Monday. When asking her about precautions she recommended that I not travel to Mexico due to the serious threat Zika is to pregnant women and their unborn children. After careful thought and consideration, my husband and I decided to cancel our cruise. We did not book with travel insurance and since we were less than 2 weeks away from travel we expected to lose the money spent on our cruise. I am very happy to report that Carnival was amazing with me and transferred my funds to a future booking. I was already planning on booking a Vista cruise for October 2017 with the kids, so I went ahead and booked and will add the baby to the booking once her/she arrives. I know that many of us get frustrated with the constant cutbacks, but I am happy to continue and book with a company who knows how to treat their customers. My mother in law is freaked out about Zika and my wife isn't even pregnant yet. We have a 4 day to Cozumel scheduled in 2 weeks and then a week long in May that stops in Cozumel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted February 10, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 10, 2016 My mother in law is freaked out about Zika and my wife isn't even pregnant yet. We have a 4 day to Cozumel scheduled in 2 weeks and then a week long in May that stops in Cozumel. They know so little about what the disease can do. I have heard it can stay in your system for a year. I'd be very careful if you do plan to start a family soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoCruiser1982 Posted February 10, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted February 10, 2016 My mother in law is freaked out about Zika and my wife isn't even pregnant yet. We have a 4 day to Cozumel scheduled in 2 weeks and then a week long in May that stops in Cozumel. I would just take bug spray with deet and be careful. They say light colored clothing is best too. If you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant soon you want to take even more measures to protect yourself. Based on my research, they are not sure if it can be transmitted sexually, so you will want to take the same precautions as your wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohlerbear Posted February 10, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Good to hear Carnival worked with you on this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mytime2014 Posted February 11, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 11, 2016 My mother in law is freaked out about Zika and my wife isn't even pregnant yet. We have a 4 day to Cozumel scheduled in 2 weeks and then a week long in May that stops in Cozumel. "They" are advising that if you visit those areas you refrain from sex or appropriately use condoms. Pretty scary for procreating people "They" are quietly freaking out over this and I suspect within a short period of time, those zika-rich mosquitoes will be breeding under my deck...I'm in San Antonio, celebrating my age and hysterectomy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted February 11, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I would just take bug spray with deet and be careful. They say light colored clothing is best too. If you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant soon you want to take even more measures to protect yourself. Based on my research, they are not sure if it can be transmitted sexually, so you will want to take the same precautions as your wife. A woman in Oregon was tested for the Zika and she tested positive. According to the article, they did not disclose where she traveled or if she was pregnant due to privacy. So, more and more cases will appear as people travel to those countries which is in pandemic mode. Hawaii has declared a state of emergency for the dengue fever which is transmitted by mosquitoes. http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2016/02/oregon_finds_first_zika_case_o.html I live in California and the mosquitoes are out in full force. I had one land on my hand the other morning and luckily I smacked it before it got it's injector in me.:eek: Will be going to Mexico in about 2 weeks, I'll have 2 cans of Deet with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted February 11, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 11, 2016 They really aren't 100% sure that Zika causes birth defects...but they're working on it. Caution, at this point, is good, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funinthesun1964 Posted February 11, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 11, 2016 The local news reported here either yesterday or day before that a woman now has/had a case in Cleveland. She had visited Haiti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted February 11, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Thats wonderful how Carnival handled it with you so glad and after your baby is born all of you will go on the beautiful Vista. Using mosquito repellent does not ensure you won't get bitten, it just prevents some bites. I have lupus and mixed connective tissue disease, I am on medications that lowers my resistance so we decided not to get off the ship in those ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank12 Posted February 11, 2016 #12 Share Posted February 11, 2016 That is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted February 11, 2016 #13 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) Here's a map of the US and reported cases. This reminds me of the West Nile virus outbreak which is ongoing here in the states. Link to the story and map: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3440898/Alabama-health-agency-confirms-Zika-case-state.html Edited February 11, 2016 by elliair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 11, 2016 #14 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Wise decision and glad this worked out for you. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanaire Posted February 11, 2016 #15 Share Posted February 11, 2016 This morning on the "Today" show, they aired a segment about the Zika virus. In this report, they listed what Consumer Reports says is the best insect repellent to prevent the Zika virus. Here's that list: http://www.today.com/health/5-mosquito-repellents-best-protect-against-zika-virus-consumer-reports-t72761 We just bought a bottle of the Sawyer spray for our May cruise. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerReuv Posted February 11, 2016 #16 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I have lupus and mixed connective tissue disease, I am on medications that lowers my resistance so we decided not to get off the ship in those ports. Ummm, can't the mosquitos come on board? :confused: Do you plan to stay in your cabin too? Not sure that is very smart with all these warnings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana60 Posted February 11, 2016 #17 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) They really aren't 100% sure that Zika causes birth defects...but they're working on it. Caution, at this point, is good, I think. The CDC is expressing a pretty high level of concern so if a woman is pregnant or even plans to become pregnant in the near future I would not recommend travel to the endemic regions at this time. Edited February 11, 2016 by Jana60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAHMto5 Posted February 11, 2016 #18 Share Posted February 11, 2016 That is great news! So glad it worked out well for you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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