je rebondis sur toutes ces question concernant le palu : la plupart d'entre vous pense qu'il vaut mieux privilégier une bonne protection (moustiquaire, anti-moustique) à un traitement médicamenteux.
Pour ce qui est de l'anti-moustique, je me pose encore quelques questions : d'abord parce que le premier anti-moustique que j'ai utilisé m'a généré une giga allergie 🤪🤪. Le toubib m'a alors conseillé de changer de produit insecticide et je me suis tournée vers le 5 sur 5. Produit qui a super bien marché en Equateur (moi qui suis la victime favorite de ces bestioles, pas une ne s'est aventurée à venir me piquer!!). Par contre, effet ZERO en Thailande pour mon homme et moi!! Je lui avais clamé les vertus de ce produit miracle en long, large et travers et on a passé 8 jours à concourir pour le prix du nombre de piqûres.....
Alors, si on reste dans l'idée qu'on ne fait pas de prévention et donc pas de médoc de type lariam, malarone.... qu'en est-il si, sur place, le produit qui doit éviter que les mosquitos te transmettent la maladie se révèle innefficace?
Oui, toujours délicat ce choix à faire, ma position à moi étant de se protéger et de ne rien prendre.......
Mais parfois on est étonné et quelle ne fut pas ma surprise au Nicaragua, à Leon dans le nord de constater l'inefficacité totale de mes spirales, comme si elles n'existaient pas......😮, alors que jusquà ce moment là elles me protégeaient efficacement la nuit...... je me suis payé une méga attaque de moustiques que je n'ai pu enrayer quand branchant cette maudite clim que par chance ( cette fois ci.....) j'avais dans la chambre car même mon repellant ne fonctionnait pas.....
Mais bon, il y a toujours moyen de lutter contre ces petites bêtes empoisonnantes sans se médicamenter et se détruire le corps....et de toute façon, comme quelqu'un le disait dans un autre post, même le corps médical se perd en conjonctures quant aux conseils à donner, alors il faut faire comme on le sent et selon ses propres aspirations quant à la médecine de prévention.....
Les boitiers à ultra-sons fonctionnent ainsi :
ils attirent les mâles. Or les femelles déjà fécondées, qui sont les seules à piquer, évitent les mâles.
D'après mon expérience ce n'est pas du tout une protection suffisante.
De toutes façons il existe de nombreuses variétés de moustiques avec des comportements très différents, comme le montrent les posts précédents, et en constante évolution.
Le mieux est de se renseigner sur les sites internet comme celui de l'Institut Pasteur. Ils indiquent, pays par pays, région par région et période climatique par période climatique les dangers et les moyens de prévention.
Ils sont souvent pessimistes, principe de précaution oblige, et ne peuvent naturellement pas être au courant des toutes dernières evolutions locales : on a parfois de bonnes surprises parce qu'une campagne de lutte contre les moustiques a eu lieu peu de temps avant notre arrivée dans telle île paradisiaque du sud-est asiatique !
les repulsifs c'est bien beau mais surtout ne pasoublier de prendre l'ntipaludeen approprié au pays visité un patient est mort cet été pour un séjour de 10 jours en afrique ou il n'a rien pris car "il n' y etait pas pour tres longtemps" resultat: il n' y est plus du tout ...
Bonjour Lauri, le jardinnier t'as tres bien répondu pour ce qui est du "système", j'en rajoutera une petite couche en disant que çà ou rien, vaut presque mieux... rien car au moins, tu fais attention !
Vraiment c'est pas efficace, certains préconisent le baume du Tigre, alors..mythe ou réalité ? en tous cas, d'ici peu je vais essayer et je vous dirai mais si quelqu'un peut dejà y répondre, ce serait chouette ! 😏
Il est important de percevoir combien votre propre bonheur est lié à celui des autres, il n'existe pas de bonheur individuel totalement indépendant d'autrui.....(Dalaï-Lama)
Pourquoi vouloir privilégier une méthode par rapport à une autre ? Le plus sûr est de mettre tous les atouts de son côté ! Le tourisme n'a rien à voir avec la roulette russe.
Éviter les piqûres est indispensable, même avec un traitement médicamenteux car les moustiques ne transmettent pas que le paludisme mais bien d'autres maladies dangereuses (Dengue, Fièvre du Nil, etc.)
Les lotions à base de Deet et de 35-35 sont les plus efficaces mais si l'on transpire beaucoup, elles perdent évidemment une bonne partie de leur pouvoir.
Globalement, la période de la journée où le danger est le plus grand se situe entre 17 h et minuit. C'est le moment de mettre pantalons blancs et chemises claires à manches longues, le tout imprégné de perméthrine.
Si l'on sort des réseaux hôteliers, ne pas hésiter à emporter une moustiquaire imprégnée (On en trouve facilement et à prix correct dans les magasins Déc...lon. De plus, elles sont légères).
Qu'il soit dit une fois pour toutes que les boîtiers à ultra-sons sont des attrapes nigauds. Par contre, les diffuseurs électriques (Baygon, Catch, Marque Repère, etc.) sont très performants même dans des pièces ouvertes. Se pose toutefois le problème, dans certains pays, de l'absence d'électricité ou de la non compatibilité des voltages.
Avec de telles pratiques, simples à mettre en oeuvre, nous n'avons eu à comptabiliser qu'une piqûre pour quatre personnes (dont deux enfants) lors d'un séjour de 6 semaines au Vietnam, hors du traditionnel axe Hanoi/Saigon (Notamment le long de la frontière du Laos, zone classée "3" par l'OMS)
Pour ce qui est de la Savarine, du Lariam, du Malarone, etc., il est prudent de faire un essai suffisamment longtemps avant le départ pour vérifier que l'on est pas sensible à leurs effets indésirables. Si tout se passe bien, pourquoi s'en priver ?
Au final, il nous reste surtout à attendre que l'inéluctable réchauffement de la planète soumette les pays "riches" aux risques que subit actuellement le tiers monde pour que la mise au point d'un vaccin performant contre la malaria trouve, comme par magie, les financements adéquats... 😕
Barzaz
Quand le sage montre la Lune, l'imbécile regarde le doigt.
Hola Sidartha,
A mon tour de te dire que le baume du tigre....resssemble à une espèce de produit magique, que d'aucun préconise pour n'importe quoi!
Tu m'as dit: ça ou rien...., alors rien!
Merci pour ta réponse.
Bon voyage.
Merci Lauri pour cet avis qui ne laisse apparement aucun doute su rl'éfficacité du dit produit !!!
par contre, j'espère que tu ne généralise pas sur l'efficaité du produit car, je peux te dire que puor tout ce qui est rhumatisme, maux de tête et autre douleur, il est vraiment efficace, par contre attention d'avoir un vrai baume et pas les copies que l'on trouve partout (entre autre an Thailande ...) et qui ressemble comme 2 gouttes d'eau au vrai et qui n'a rien n'a voir, qu'on se le dise....
Il est important de percevoir combien votre propre bonheur est lié à celui des autres, il n'existe pas de bonheur individuel totalement indépendant d'autrui.....(Dalaï-Lama)
Je pars ds 3 jours en Thailande. Je vais passer une semaine ds le nord. Je vais domir a Chiang Saen, Mae Salong, Mae Taeng, Mae Hong Song, Mae Sariang et…
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I’m planning a trip to Japan next year and I have asthma...
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I have two American cousins. The older one was born in Paris, and his sister was born in California. The latter is planning a trip to Paris this summer, but she recently fell ill, and American doctors don’t know what’s wrong. I had the idea of letting her take advantage of her trip to get treated here, avoiding the high healthcare costs of the American system in the process. The problem is, I can’t find anything online about this—just testimonials from French people who used to be American, but nothing for a simple tourist.
I’m traveling to Portugal with my family and I have a treatment that requires injections. How can I take a flight with these? They look like injectable pens.
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We’re planning a trip to the Philippines from April 22 to May 8, 2026. Flight from Geneva with a layover in Turkey and Manila. Our itinerary: Angeles – Busuanga – Palawan…
The Philippines are a dream destination, but is it possible to travel there safely? I’ve heard that checked luggage often gets lost, tap water isn’t safe to drink, and mosquitoes are everywhere.
For water, what’s the best solution to carry in a backpack? Is a filtering water bottle 100% reliable?
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Hi there,
Does anyone know if there’s travel insurance for someone who’s had a heart attack?
I can’t find an insurer that covers a pre-existing condition, even if it’s stable.
Thanks so much!
Hi everyone, next month my wife, our 6-year-old daughter, and I are flying to Thailand. It’ll be a great chance to soak up some sun—something we’ve been missing lately here in France! But speaking of sun, I burn easily, and our daughter even more so. I was wondering what SPF to get for sunscreen and whether it’s better to buy it there or before we leave? Thanks for your tips!
Hello,
We’re planning to spend 3 months in Madagascar starting in mid-February.
Areas: Mahajanga, Tulear, Diego Suarez, and Sainte Marie—the order isn’t set yet. We’ll either drive for part of the trip or take flights.
We’ve heard all sorts of things about required vaccines and medications (is anti-malarial mandatory?). What’s the exact situation for travelers?
I’ll come back to you for other topics (like finding a reliable driver, among others).
Thank you.
Best wishes to you all,
Nicole
We're about to go on an organized trip to South Africa, including Kruger Park. We were told that Malarone should preferably be taken in the evening at the same time during a meal. But it's hard to know what time we'll have dinner, especially since I've read that in South Africa, dinner is usually around 6 PM.
I'd love to hear from people who've been on organized trips to this destination and could share their experience. We were thinking of taking Malarone around 7:30 PM, assuming dinner would be closer to 7 PM than 6 PM. Also, if the meal ends up being earlier or later than when we take the pill, would a cookie or a piece of bread be enough to take with Malarone?
I’m planning to set off on a "round-the-world" trip/long journey at the start of next year, lasting between 4.5 and 6 months. For now, the itinerary looks like this: South Korea (2 weeks) -> Japan (1 month) -> New Zealand (1 month) -> Argentina (1 month) -> United States (1 month).
I’m on medication (paroxetine 20 mg/day) and was hoping to bring enough for the entire trip so I wouldn’t have to find a doctor on the spot, deal with a molecule that might be slightly different from what’s available in France, or wonder if that’s even a possibility. Basically, it seemed simpler on paper...
But after looking into the regulations for each country, it’s suddenly way less simple . Many seem to only allow the amount corresponding to the length of your "stay" in the country... Which is a problem if I arrive in Korea with 4.5 months’ worth of medication, for example.
After all that, and even though I’ll obviously contact the relevant authorities in each country (fingers crossed for a response 😛), here’s my question:
Has anyone here had any experience with this? (Even if it’s a different medication or different countries, any input would be helpful!)
I’m trying to plan a trip to Dubai with my mom. I’ve seen that some of our medications require prior authorization (sleeping pills, codeine, anti-anxiety meds, etc.).
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been in our situation. A friend of mine applied to bring her tramadol, but it was denied—though she needed high doses!
Has anyone here gone through this process? Do we *really* need a prescription in English?
We just found out my wife is pregnant, and we’ve planned a trip to the Barlavento Islands in Cape Verde this November.
We’d like to know if there’s a real risk of Zika contamination on those islands, because from what we’ve found online, the recorded cases are old and come from the Sotavento Islands.
We’re thinking about canceling our trip.
If you’ve recently traveled to Cape Verde or live there, do you have any thoughts on this?
hi, I’m looking for information about the possibility of returning to Thailand with a portable liquid oxygen system and whether it’s possible to recharge it in Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai. thanks
I’m starting a new discussion on this topic since there doesn’t seem to be a recent one.
I have several chronic conditions (including asthma and related ones), and I’m planning to travel for a year across different countries.
Generally, I understand it’s possible to travel with approved medications (which should be my case), but often with a limit of 3 months’ worth of treatment.
Since I’m going for 12 months, that means for three-quarters of my trip, I’d have more than 3 months’ worth of medication.
I plan to bring my prescriptions with the INN (International Nonproprietary Name), as well as the original packaging (even though it’s a nightmare, but from what I understand, it’s necessary). But I’m not sure if that’s enough...
Have any of you been in this situation before? How does it work at customs—do I need to declare everything that exceeds the 3-month limit? Do I need a letter from my doctors?
I'm currently in Bangkok: How can I find a good doctor for a consultation? It's for a friend who'd like a second medical opinion compared to what they got in their country of residence.
Any professionals you'd recommend? How much does it cost?
I’ve already visited quite a few countries across several continents, but I’m pretty new to Asia.
I’m planning a trip to Thailand in October or November, and I wanted to check about health precautions: malaria treatment, vaccinations (hepatitis A or others...).
I’ll mostly be in the northern region, around Chiang Mai, where I’ll spend a lot of time in nature and the mountains. Then I’ll head south to Phuket or Krabi and visit Khao Sok National Park. I’ll finish up in Bangkok, with a likely detour to Kanchanaburi.
From what I understand, for a stay of less than 60 days, I don’t need a visa (I’m a French national)? I just need to fill out the TDAC form 3 to 5 days before arrival?
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone is heading to Cuba soon and could bring me some over-the-counter Sildenafil (viagra) tablets—available at Varadero Airport, among other places.
Hi there! So, I'm hesitating about taking a long trip. I'd like to go away for 2 to 3 months and travel across several continents. I’d love some advice. I often have unexplained allergies and need to follow a daily treatment for my diabetes (insulin). I think I can get authorization from my doctor to travel for 6 months with the treatment—is that correct? After those 6 months, is it possible (instead of bothering a relative to send the medication) to see a foreign doctor to get another 6-month travel authorization? How does it work at the airport? Do I need just one medication transport authorization, or do I have to request a new one in each country (once the treatment runs out) for both the flight and a DCI? Also, travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so will I have to pay for foreign consultations out of pocket? I’m not sure if I explained myself clearly. Oh, and just to repeat—travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so foreign consultations will be at my own expense? Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi everyone.
After years of traveling to the USA without any medical insurance subscriptions—and luckily never having any major health issues (though I did get a scorpion sting buried in the sand at CBSouth, 😇)—life has caught up with us, and we’re now being forced into "wisdom" and leaving our carefree days behind.
So, I’m looking for the best compromise for a 2-month health insurance plan.
I’ve read the discussions on this topic, but the most recent one is from last year, and I’d love your take on the current situation.
I’m familiar with the usual options like Europ Assistance and AXA, but I’ve just discovered Chapka and Heymondo (the latter seems interesting in terms of both price and coverage).
What do you think of these last two? How do they compare in terms of value for money against the bigger companies?
Hi,
We’ve planned a 3-week trip to Bali this summer with our 7-year-old daughter. The itinerary includes Sanur, Nusa Lembongan, Sidemen, Amed, and Ubud. The more time passes, the more we read about people getting sick—some with mild to severe traveler’s diarrhea, and many ending up in the hospital. We, as parents, have been through it in Egypt with pretty bad cases, but we’d really like to avoid that for our daughter. Even though there’s no zero risk, and we’ll be careful, can any of you reassure me? Not everyone got sick, right? I’d love to hear positive feedback from parents, but not just them 😊. Thanks in advance!
Hi there...
I’m traveling with a friend for a month in November.
We booked our round-trip tickets from Paris to Phnom Penh, and yes, I know—it was a mistake. We should’ve flown out of Laos, but here we are.
But is it doable to backpack through both countries in a relaxed way?
I’ve seen that the transport takes a while...
Thanks so much for your replies.
Hi there,
I’ve started looking into getting dental implants, possibly in Costa Rica or Mexico.
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Thanks for your feedback! !
For several years now, increased aggression has been observed in Cape fur seals.
At least 70 unprovoked attacks on humans.
It was recently confirmed that this is due to rabies.
The suspected origin is contamination in Namibia by jackals.
The contagion seems to be spreading.
Preventive vaccination (of the animals) is being considered.
Just a reminder:
Rabies affects all mammals.
Once symptoms appear—sometimes weeks or even months later—death is inevitable.
It’s the bite that transmits the disease.
There are so-called "furious" forms with aggression, but also forms without aggression.
In case of a bite, in addition to standard wound care, tetanus prevention… rabies prevention is essential.
Stay careful out there…
Seeing seals from a boat along the coast isn’t rare in these parts…
I need 2 dental implants and I'd like to get them done abroad (it's a question of price).
Thanks for helping me with my search (Turkey, Spain, Romania???)
Can you tell me if you're satisfied with the services provided by Dentist Miguel at Club Amigo in Holguin? I'd like to go there in mid-December. Is it worth the trip to get dental prosthetics done?
Thanks for getting back to me... Michelle from Quebec
Hello,
I’m looking for a dentist who can do a full lower-arch implant with a complete prosthesis. I’m in Quebec and available to travel to Cuba. Need full contact details. Thanks everyone!
My current plan is to get my teeth treated in Cuba, especially for dental implants.
Has anyone here had experience and could refer me to a good, affordable dentist?
I’d really appreciate it if you could give me an idea of the price for one implant, since I need at least 6 done.
Thanks so much!