Si vous avez prévu de séjourner dans un all-inclusive à Punta Cana, je pense que ce n'est pas nécessaire de prendre un traitement contre le paludisme. Pour notre part, nous n'avions rien pris après avoir demandé conseil auprès du pédiatre de nos enfants.
Sinon, nous n'avons fait faire aucun vaccin en particulier pour cette destination.
En ce qui concerne les moustiques, il n'y en a pas tant que ça... De plus, les hôtels sont bien entretenus car en général ils traitent les zones à risques... Mais je vous conseille tout de même d'emmener un bon répulsif au cas où.
Au mois de juillet le taux d'humidité est assez élevé et il peut y avoir des orages assez forts et fréquents mais généralement de courte durée car c'est effectivement la saison des pluies. Il se peut qu'il y ait également des ouragans car c'est la période à risques.
Mais ça peut bien sûr varier d'une année à l'autre... Lors de notre séjour de 2 semaines au mois de juillet, nous n'avions eu que 3 grosses averses qui n'ont pas dépassé 1h... Ensuite, grand et beau soleil à nouveau. 😎
Je viens de consulter le site de l'agence de la santé publique du Canada (anciennement Santé Canada) et il n'y a pas d'alerte pour la République Dominicaine.Donc pas besoin de t'en faire.
www.santepublique.qc.ca
Gaston
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Bonsoir
j'en étais resté à cela, je n'ai pas vu passer d'autres infos depuis.
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Date: Wed 6 Feb 2008
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada, Travel Health Advisory
Malaria in the Dominican Republic --
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reminds travellers that
anti-malarial medication and the use of personal protective measures
against mosquito bites are recommended (see below) to prevent getting
malaria while visiting certain areas in the Dominican Republic
There is a risk of getting malaria in the resort areas within the
province of La Altagracia, as well as all rural areas of the
Dominican Republic especially in areas bordering Haiti. The tourist
resort destinations of Punta Cana and Bavaro are located within the
province La Altagracia.
Malaria is caused by a parasite (_Plasmodium_). There are 4 species
of the parasite: _Plasmodium falciparum_, _Plasmodium vivax_,
_Plasmodium ovale_, and _Plasmodium malariae_. Infection with _P.
falciparum_ can be fatal. Symptoms of malaria include fever,
headache, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain, and malaise. Rigors (severe
shakes or muscle spasms) and chills often occur.
Malaria is most commonly transmitted to humans through mosquito
bites. The mosquito that transmits malaria is typically active during
the evening, night, and early morning.
Malaria is endemic (that is, constantly present) in most of
sub-Saharan Africa; in large areas of the Middle East, South Asia,
South East Asia, Oceania, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Central and
South America; and in parts of Mexico and North Africa.
The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that travellers use
personal protective measures against mosquito bites and use
appropriate anti-malarial medication when travelling to destinations
where malaria occurs.
Chloroquine is the anti-malarial drug of choice for travel to areas
at risk of malaria transmission in the Dominican Republic.
Alternative effective medications are atovaquone/progranil --
Malarone (R) --, doxycycline, and mefloquine.
Personal protective measures --
Two important measures can help you prevent malaria infection: avoid
mosquito bites and use effective anti-malarial medications.
1. Prevent mosquito bites
Take the following personal protective measures to reduce the risk of
exposure to mosquitoes that bite from dusk to dawn (evening, night,
and early morning time). - Apply insect repellent to exposed skin. Use DEET-based products
only on exposed areas of skin. Remove the repellent with soap and
water when it is no longer required. - Cover up! The less exposed skin you have, the less likely you are
to be bitten. Wear light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts and long pants. - Sleep under a mosquito net. Mosquito nets protect you when you're
sleeping. Permethrin-treated nets are much more effective than
untreated nets and are safe for children and pregnant women. - Consider your accommodations. When possible, remain in
well-screened or completely enclosed, air-conditioned areas.
More detailed information on preventing mosquito bites can be found
in the Statement on Personal Protective Measures to Prevent Arthropod
Bites Canada Communicable Disease Report Volume 31 ACS-4, 15 May
2005, available at
2. Take antimalarial medication (prophylaxis)
Antimalarial medications decrease the risk of developing symptomatic
malaria. Your individual need for antimalarial medications should be
discussed with your physician or travel medicine professional at
least 6 weeks before travel.
If your physician or travel medicine clinic prescribes an
antimalarial medication, it is important that you take it as directed
in order to maximize the protective effect. Each drug has its own
dosing regime that should be strictly followed.
A traveller must seek medical attention as soon as possible for
unexplained fever that arises during or after travel to an area where
malaria occurs.
If identified early and treated appropriately, almost all malaria can
be completely cured. However, even short delays in the diagnosis of
malaria can make treatment more difficult and less successful.
For more detailed information, visit the Public Health Agency of
Canada's Disease Information Backgrounder on malaria at
.
Monitor your health --
If you have been taking medication to prevent malaria while
travelling, you must continue to take it for the full course
prescribed, even if that means after your return to Canada. If you
have been to an area where malaria occurs and you develop fever
within a year of returning home (especially in the 1st 3 months),
inform your doctor immediately. Anti-malarial medication doesn't
guarantee absolute protection against malaria. If you become ill on
your return and malaria is suspected, a blood test is recommended.
PHAC strongly recommends that Canadian travellers consult their
personal physician or a travel clinic at least 6 weeks prior to
international travel regardless of destination, for an individual
risk assessment to determine their individual health risks and their
need for vaccination, preventative medication, and personal
protective measures.
PHAC recommends, as well, that travellers who become sick or feel
unwell on their return to Canada should seek a medical assessment
with their personal physician. Travellers should inform their
physician, without being asked, that they have been travelling or
living outside of Canada, and where they have been.
Le site internet que je mentionne dans mon message précédant est le même mais version francophone de la même agence gouvernemental et aujourd'hui, lorsque je l'ai consulté, il n'y a plus d'alerte, même pas de niveau 1 pour la République Dominicaine.Elle est maintenu pour la Jamaique, les Bahamas et d'autres pays mais enlevée pour RD.
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bonjour
effectivement, l'alerte n'est plus d'actualité
merci de cette info
il y a du paludisme de façon chronique au niveau de la frontière haïtienne, et régulièrement des cas isolés de paludisme chez des touristes des resorts de l'est. Le dernier que j'ai en tête a été observé à Montréal en Février 2008.
Cela ne justifie donc pas, de l'avis de l'agence de santé publique du canada, un traitement préventif actuellement, mais une protection contre les moustiques est toujours utile (dengue), et en cas de fièvre au retour il vaut mieux consulter en précisant son séjour en RD
Je pars pour Punta cana aussi en juillet, il est toujours recommandé le vaccin twinrix pour hépatite A et B.
Et le rappel pour la tétanose si vous êtes du, le plus important à mon avis et donné gratuitement.
Le twinrix est recomandé pour toute les destinations et il est bon pour 25 ans cela vaut la peine.
Bonjour, j arrive de la Republique (Punta Cana) et nous avons suivis les conseils de notre medecin soit la prise d antipaludisme car cette annee il y a eu quelques cas de Malaria .
J'étais en Rep Dom en février de l'an passé et aucun vaccin n'a été spécialement nécessaire !
En ce qui concerne les moustiques nous ça allait, mais c'était effectivement une période séche, ce qui n'est pas le cas de juillet/aôut.
Je suis aller à punta cana et mon médecins m'a dit que rien n'était nécessaire et toute les personnes que je connais qui y sont aller n'ont rien fait non plus et on est pas tombé malade.
En revanche ce qui est plus conseiller c'est d'éviter les moustiques car ce sont eux qui transmette les maladies à force de piqué tout le monde! moi je me suis badijoné de citronelle et j'ai pas eu une piqure, heureusemant parce que les moustiques de laba sont énorme!!
Je suis allée à Punta Cana du 1er au 9 mai 2008, ce n'est pas une période humide contrairement à juillet août et il y avait quand même pas mal de moustiques (qui se moquent bien de tous les répulsifs!!).
Une amie y est allée l'an dernier en juillet, elle a eu un très fort taux d'humidité, elle est revenue avec le paludisme et une infection pulmonaire!!
J'ai donc pris le traitement anti-palu, et je pense que, même s'il y a peu de risques (il y en a quand même plus en juillet car en plein dans la saison des pluies!), il vaut mieux prévenir que guérir!!
Bon voyage!
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