sjd2000 Posted September 13, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Hi Everyone, My family and I are taking a cruise to the Bahamas next month. Until recently there was no Zika there. Am I crazy to be worried. I am not pregnant and will not become pregnant. I have 3 kids aged 10 and over coming with me. Just do not want to put them in any danger even though the risks are probably low. Anyone have any thoughts? Calm me down please! Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted September 13, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Just bring a repellent with DEET..and use it! It's spreading everywhere...so soon, there will be no avoiding it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted September 13, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 13, 2016 take the necessary precautions as suggested by the CDC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted September 14, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Obtained by typing "CDC Zika Bahamas" into Google - http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/the-bahamas. Took me no time at all to get the official information. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery Seas Cruiser Posted September 18, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 18, 2016 You don't mention where you are sailing from. If you are sailing out of Miami, be aware that most of Miami Beach is an area in which non-travel-related zika cases have developed. The Port of Miami is not so far from there, so be careful. On the other hand, if you are leaving from Port Canaveral, for example, I don't know of any non-travel related zika cases there. There is a lot of travel-related zika in Florida, so caution is warranted. Use bug repellant with Deet. If you can stand the heat, wear long sleeves and long pants. I've tried to do that all summer, but it is really, really hot here in Florida. It is said that mosquitoes that carry zika are day biters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCC3 Posted September 26, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Place a call to pediatrician and ask what he/she recommends for your kids. And I second the DEET recommendation. Just ziplock bag it, so that if it accidentally sprays, it's not all over your suitcase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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