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Yes they've began to appear more and more since we had the downpours last week. Worse out in the campo but even here in the town the little blighters are out.
One worrying aspect is the rise in mosquito spread equine encephalitis. A lady here has died from it and another chap is in bad shape in Bragado.
Blimey UK Man . It's not a trivial matter is it?
Blimey UK Man . It's not a trivial matter is it?
According to the chest doctor I saw last week who happens to be my wife's ex neighbour. it's all been kept rather hush-hush. Probably explains why the local newspaper failed to report the death of the woman here.
i got bit plenty of times around my body even with deet spray they found a way. Not sure if it was mozzys or normal bug bites though, itchyness went after a week after putting some cream on.
i got bit plenty of times around my body even with deet spray they found a way. Not sure if it was mozzys or normal bug bites though, itchyness went after a week after putting some cream on.
I find the little buggers also bite through light clothing as well. This means when I'm out in the countryside I also have to spray my shirt as well. My wife only buys the green OFF as it works better than the cheaper orange OFF. Trouble is the green one has been impossible to find in the shops this year for some reason.
I find the little buggers also bite through light clothing as well. This means when I'm out in the countryside I also have to spray my shirt as well. My wife only buys the green OFF as it works better than the cheaper orange OFF. Trouble is the green one has been impossible to find in the shops this year for some reason.
I never got jabs either, as I never get bit. Suppose lucky that it wasnt one that carries the dengue fever.
The rum keeps them away from me and also by outrunning the little buggers on the bike!
When we stopped at a service station in Dolores, a sign said that pets were not welcome inside, but that they could enjoy the outside tables. So I went to the outdoor patio with Serafina, and there was an old couple with a nice hunting dog named Chocolate. The lady was spraying OFF non-stop on herself and her husband - in vain, and waved her hands to keep Chocolate free of mosquitos. It was impossible to stay there so I went back to the car while my hubby went inside to use the toilet.
Serafina carrier's has a thick mesh all around, so she was shed from mosquitos. She has the red one below. The pink one is just to show the sturdy mesh
Very 5 star...lucky serafina. 
Breezy here today which will hopefully keep the little buggers at bay. Got to go to the countryside.
When we stopped at a service station in Dolores, a sign said that pets were not welcome inside, but that they could enjoy the outside tables. So I went to the outdoor patio with Serafina, and there was an old couple with a nice hunting dog named Chocolate. The lady was spraying OFF non-stop on herself and her husband - in vain, and waved her hands to keep Chocolate free of mosquitos. It was impossible to stay there so I went back to the car while my hubby went inside to use the toilet.
Serafina carrier's has a thick mesh all around, so she was shed from mosquitos. She has the red one below. The pink one is just to show the sturdy mesh
I would have taken Serafina in anyway. How would they have known?
Perhaps by an ill-timed MEEEEEOOOWWW ?
But I’d have taken her in too. Glad she has the mosquito-proof mesh.
I would have taken Serafina in anyway. How would they have known?
That's a good point. Most people do not understand it is a pet carrier and think it is just a gym bag.
No mosquitos this morning but after the 20mm of rain last night the ants are out and about on the patio.
Been reported that a 40 year old local chap has died from the Dengue virus. After hearing the news the missus phoned the pharmacy to ask if they had any vaccine. They have so we're being vaccinated tomorrow morning.
I can't keep up with all these vaccinations so haven't a clue if I've had this vaccination before or not.
I'm not sure I even knew there was a vaccine. I would definitely have it. I have seen a pal of mine ill with it and it wasn't a pretty sight.
I'm not sure I even knew there was a vaccine.
It costs 37000 pesos each and you have get it done twice. I've been reading up about it and it's all rather confusing. One site says over 60 year olds shouldn't get it which counts us out.
I've told the missus to consult one of her doctor friends and let them decide. I see no point in getting it if there's no need.
Keep us all in the loop UK Man and fingers crossed!
is the dengue same as yellow fever?
