la dengue est une réalité qu'il ne faut pas ignorer ! je suis en train d'en faire la douloureuse expérience à port barton, et je ne suis pas atteint, parait il, par une forme très virulente. donc voyageurs protégez vous au maximum des moustiques, sinon c'est vacances gachées pendant 2 ou 3 semaines assuré ! et n'oubliez pas un stock de doliprane au cas où 😉
As tu la possibilite de boire une infusion de Tawa-Tawa, une plante tres efficace pour augmenter de maniere spectaculaire les plaquettes. Extremement efficace, je l'ai teste personnellement. Il faut en prendre 2 fois par jour. Au bout de 4 jours j'avais quitte l'hopital et plutot en forme. Bien sur les medecins n'aiment pas qu'on en parle !
je pense que c'est ce que le cuisinier du resort m'a proposé. je vais essayé d'en trouver mais port barton est un tout petit bled. je me doutais qu'il existait une médecine locale. merci du tuyau.
Bon et prompt rétablissement, François ...ça fait combien de jours ?
Et merci, François (aussi!), pour l'info sur le Tawa Tawa...ça a l'air bien efficace et...sans effets secondaires...à propos ils en sont où de leur campagne de vaccination ?..
Le voyage est un retour vers l'essentiel (proverbe Tibétain)
Bon rétablissement ! C'est vrai que c 'est ma crainte quand je vais aux Phils ... Sur Bantayan pas une piquure de moustique cette fois alors que je le suis régulièrement sur Davao..... ma fiancée m' a laissé ce commentaire : Tawa-Tawa will take time , magic balls + Durian is the fastest , of course , the doctors won't recommend 🙂
salut denis,
la fièvre semble stabilisée mais les²plaquettes²continuent à baisser. finalement je vais zapper bantayan cette fois et rentrer une semaine plus tot. ce sera pour la prochaine fois.
amitiés.
exact. à port barton. mais il y en a plus ou moins partout. rien n est fait pour l eradication des moustiques. et attention, le moustique tigre qui véhicule la dengue pique le jour !
Critique facile!
la dengue est aussi très présente dans le monde et y compris dans les dom tom français, ou elle est virulente.
il est bon d'éviter certaines zones humides en foret (eaux stagnantes) ou avoir un comportement responsable et utiliser les répulsifs adéquates en attendant les futures vaccinations!
Contrairement à vos dires:les philippines sont très concernées par ce problème et luttent selon leurs moyens financiers!
Elle ne sévie pas partout dans toutes les iles aux Philippines!
La France ne fait pas mieux!
Une campagne de vaccination test est en cours et les répulsfs type OFF sont de bonne qualité!
MOUSTIQUE TIGRE : LA PROGRESSION S’ACCÉLÈRE
La surveillance spécifique du moustique Tigre est devenue nécessaire en France pour plusieurs raisons
1-Cette espèce de moustique est nouvelle en zones tempérées, et provoque de nouvelles situations d’alertes sanitaires.
2-Le moustique Tigre est vecteur potentiel de maladies graves (la dengue et le chikungunya) lesquelles connaissent des épisodes épidémiques réguliers dans des zones touristiques (et en particuliers dans nos départements d’outre-mer) très appréciées par les voyageurs français et européens, qui représentent donc autant de facteurs de risques une fois revenus dans l’hexagone. De plus, le CNEV (Centre National d’Etude des Vecteurs) signalait dans une étude publiée récemment, que la souche française du moustique tigre « est parfaitement capable de transmettre la dengue et le chikungunya ».
3-La colonisation du territoire français par le moustique Tigre est de plus en plus rapide (pour voir l’animation vidéo, cliquez ici) et concerne maintenant une vingtaine de départements.
4-Les phénomènes épidémiques sont très rapides pour se propager. On se souvient de l’Italie en 2007, période où le chikungunya et la dengue n’étaient pas spécialement surveillés.
-Fin juin: une personne porteuse de la maladie arrivait dans le pays.
-Début juillet, le premier cas autochtone était déclaré,
-Au bout d’un mois et demi on recensait 300 cas…
Moustique tigre en France: la progression s’accélère en métropole : 18 départements en vigilance rouge -16 départements en vigilance orange – 52 départements sous veille entomologique.
La plateforme web Vigilance moustiques alerte sur l’accélération significative de la progression du moustique tigre en métropole, et sur la nécessité d’amplifier l’appel à la vigilance citoyenne dans les départements en vigilance orange.Une animation vidéo est disponible sur le site www.vigilance-moustiques.com
Moustique tigre : comment le reconnaître ? – ce qu’il faut savoir sur lui
L’AedesAlbopictus est plus petit qu’une pièce de 1 cent (il ne mesure que quelques millimètres), il a un vol assez lent et il est facile à écraser en vol. Vu de plus près, on distingue qu’il est noir avec des rayures blanches sur les pattes et sur l’abdomen, ce qui lui vaut son surnom de moustique tigre (on aurait dû l’appeler moustique zèbre, mais il perdait sa connotation dangereuse.
Habitué dès son origine asiatique à naître dans des petits gites (plantes retenant l’eau), il a pu aisément coloniser toutes sortes de gites larvaires accidentels que lui propose l’environnement urbain et péri-urbain : coupelles sous les pots de fleurs, arrosoirs, vieux pneus, gouttières bouchées, etc…). La meilleure solution pour mieux s’en prémunir est de vider toutes ces petites « retenues d’eau » ou de les renouveler au moins une fois par semaine (cf article : vigilance-moustiques.com/...comment-se-proteger/)
Dengue : première campagne de vaccination de masse aux Philippines
« Le programme public de vaccination lancé aujourd'hui aux Philippines débute par la vaccination, cette année, d'un million d'élèves dans 6.000 écoles publiques de trois régions du pays où la dengue est hautement endémique »,
Hi,
I’m planning a trip to Namibia for 3 weeks in November: should I take malaria prophylaxis, which medication, when to take it, and are there any side effects?
At the end of my trip, I’ll spend 5 days up north near the Angolan border and in Etosha National Park.
Thanks for sharing your travel tips and advice!
Martine
I’m planning a trip to Japan next year and I have asthma...
I wanted to know about the regulations regarding Ventolin (Salbutamol) in Japan—is it considered a drug? Can I bring my inhaler with me, or do I need to buy a similar product in Japan?
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.
Thanks
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?
For mosquitoes, should we treat our clothes with repellent? Are you vaccinated against hepatitis A, malaria, or dengue? Or is there an oral treatment to take?
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.
Do you have any clinics to recommend or ones I should avoid?
For the next steps, I need to choose between Cuba Medika or Medigo—these are agencies that help with medical procedures. Do you have any info on either of them?
Hi everyone, a question for those who’ve been lucky enough to visit Raja Ampat—should you consider preventive malaria treatment given its proximity to Papua? And how was the food hygiene situation?
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!
