We still have not had Chikungunya....live here 24/7....been to Kingston twice a month for the last few months where it is more common..live in the country where the eradication/fogging hasn't been as prevalent as the beach areas or major cities like Montego Bay, Ocho Rios or even Negril....I'm a mosquito magnet....
we spray once in the morning on a fairly regular basis and this obviously seems to be working for us...it appears you need to be diligent with the mosquito spray!
Been home for a week. We got lucky. We made sure we sprayed every morning before leaving the room and again around noon, and as always at dusk.
Be vigilant. We ran into a few expats that had gotten the Chik-V and they all agreed, that it sucked.
As of Dec 5th, there's already been 74 cases in Mexico, some cases in Florida...looks like no matter where we go to vacation away from the cold, there's risk. Just have to be diligent with spraying.
There is a lot of info on the internet about Chikungunya. I was visiting my physician the other day and mentioned Chikungunya to him, as this has been mentioned to do on many of the sites. I ended up explaining to him what Chikungunya is. Prevention sounds like the best advise.
Friends just left and couple days later one was down with the aches and fever….not enough bug spray in the daytime, and spent a night in hotel before they moved them to room with screens on the window. I cannot say enough about inquiring about mesh on the windows! It is affecting everyone differently and certainly NOT everyone. Watch CDC for updated information...
Okay been home since nov 23 turned sick nov 25 still going to bed with heating pad ibuprofen. Shooting pains in arms and calves...numb fingers in morning...once I get moving I feel better but nights are painful. My right arm is the worst. Drs here not familiar with this at all. Tonite of bloodwork..not sure if I will get a 100% diagnosis or not but of 10 symptons I had all of them. I also not a mosquito magnet. Dont react to bites if I get them. This totally sucked and still does. Hoping pain is gone before my next negril visit...really hope I'm immune now or I would rethink my vacation plans
My dad just cancelled his trip to Kingston in February. Just about everybody he has spoken to has had Chick V from mild symptoms to very severe symptoms. I am still going Jan 30th and just plan to take extra precaution and spray down with Off throughout the day and night. There are no screens on the windows where I stay but I do use the AC.
I've read the reports on CDC and also information all over the web. The one question that I can't seem to find the answer to is how often do you use bug spray throughout the day and night? I read, before going out put on sunscreen then bug spray but if you are on the beach all day and in and out of the sea, do you spray every time you get out?
My advice is not professionally based of course, but from living here daily and not getting chikungunya.Originally Posted by Jamerican71
We live in a country area....we've been in Kingston quite regularly and for days at a time...
To prevent being bit....we've been spraying once in the morning and spray in the early evening if we are out and about...
If we've been in the sea or had an afternoon shower we've always reapplied.
We've also noticed that less and less people are contracting chik v in the Kingston area....as most have already contracted chik v and it can only be actively spread in its early stages. The eradication efforts around the island seem to be having a major impact on reducing the number of cases also.
Last edited by Bnewb; 12-16-2014 at 09:56 AM.
Wondering the same thing. I suspect every time you get wet or rinse off you would need to reapply. My deep woods off says nothing about being waterproof. I don't think I have ever seen a daytime mosquito in the sun on the beach.
I saw that embury when she was sick.. and she looked awful... even her tan was sucked away...... not a disease to be messed with...
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