Comments on: 10 facts about dengue fever in Brazil http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/02/11/10-facts-about-dengue-fever-in-brazil/ An independent travel blog with information on Brazil Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:15:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tony http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/02/11/10-facts-about-dengue-fever-in-brazil/#comment-20239 Tony Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:10:46 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/02/11/10-facts-about-dengue-fever-in-brazil/#comment-20239 <strong>Bernie</strong>, I'm just back from Manaus, I did not take any malaria pills as it was the dry season (no mosquitoes around). But the situation changes when the rain starts. I would seek specific advice from the organizers of the trip, as the Amazon is a vast region and advice that is good for Manaus might not be so for Santarém or Belém (and vice-versa). As for dengue fever, it is not so much an issue as it is malaria. Bernie, I’m just back from Manaus, I did not take any malaria pills as it was the dry season (no mosquitoes around). But the situation changes when the rain starts. I would seek specific advice from the organizers of the trip, as the Amazon is a vast region and advice that is good for Manaus might not be so for Santarém or Belém (and vice-versa). As for dengue fever, it is not so much an issue as it is malaria.

]]> By: Bernie http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/02/11/10-facts-about-dengue-fever-in-brazil/#comment-20180 Bernie Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:54:04 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/02/11/10-facts-about-dengue-fever-in-brazil/#comment-20180 We will be cruising from Manaus to the mouth of the Amazon in mid-January 2010. We do have yellow fever immunizations. What is the status there of dengue fever and malaria? Thanks. We will be cruising from Manaus to the mouth of the Amazon in mid-January 2010. We do have yellow fever immunizations. What is the status there of dengue fever and malaria? Thanks.

]]> By: Tony http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/02/11/10-facts-about-dengue-fever-in-brazil/#comment-19142 Tony Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:36:12 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/02/11/10-facts-about-dengue-fever-in-brazil/#comment-19142 <strong>Klas</strong>, my apologies, I get so many questions about influenza A these days... This year's dengue epidemic was milder than last year's. Hard to tell how the epidemic will come in 2010. But what interests you the most, in November the number of cases is usually negligible as the rainy season is only about to start. The worst of the dengue epidemic usually happens in February and March. Klas, my apologies, I get so many questions about influenza A these days… This year’s dengue epidemic was milder than last year’s. Hard to tell how the epidemic will come in 2010. But what interests you the most, in November the number of cases is usually negligible as the rainy season is only about to start. The worst of the dengue epidemic usually happens in February and March.

]]> By: Klas http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/02/11/10-facts-about-dengue-fever-in-brazil/#comment-19141 Klas Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:29:43 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/02/11/10-facts-about-dengue-fever-in-brazil/#comment-19141 Sorry I meant specificly for dengue fever. What I understand peak period is Jan-Apr. Thanks, klas Sorry I meant specificly for dengue fever. What I understand peak period is Jan-Apr. Thanks, klas

]]> By: Tony http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/02/11/10-facts-about-dengue-fever-in-brazil/#comment-19140 Tony Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:26:31 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/02/11/10-facts-about-dengue-fever-in-brazil/#comment-19140 <strong>Klas</strong>, I'm no health professional, I can't give recommendations. I can only reproduce statistics and give you a general idea of what the situation in the country is. The number of cases is decreasing and as the warmer weather arrives chances are they will fall even more. November should see very few cases of flu in Rio, a state which, in any case, hasn't suffered as much as other southern states. The best thing is to keep an eye on the news and see the way the epidemic is evolving. All the best. Klas, I’m no health professional, I can’t give recommendations. I can only reproduce statistics and give you a general idea of what the situation in the country is. The number of cases is decreasing and as the warmer weather arrives chances are they will fall even more. November should see very few cases of flu in Rio, a state which, in any case, hasn’t suffered as much as other southern states. The best thing is to keep an eye on the news and see the way the epidemic is evolving. All the best.

]]> By: Klas http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/02/11/10-facts-about-dengue-fever-in-brazil/#comment-19139 Klas Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:18:36 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/02/11/10-facts-about-dengue-fever-in-brazil/#comment-19139 Hello Tony. Nice website. What is your recommendation for pregnant women for visits to Rio and surronding islands in early November? Thanks, klas Hello Tony. Nice website.
What is your recommendation for pregnant women for visits to Rio and surronding islands in early November? Thanks, klas

]]> By: Tony http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/02/11/10-facts-about-dengue-fever-in-brazil/#comment-18174 Tony Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:41:46 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/02/11/10-facts-about-dengue-fever-in-brazil/#comment-18174 <strong>Sérgio</strong>, I think that's the idea, don't cancel the trip but take the necessary precautions while in Salvador. Have a nice trip! Sérgio, I think that’s the idea, don’t cancel the trip but take the necessary precautions while in Salvador. Have a nice trip!

]]> By: Sérgio http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/02/11/10-facts-about-dengue-fever-in-brazil/#comment-18168 Sérgio Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:22:34 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/02/11/10-facts-about-dengue-fever-in-brazil/#comment-18168 Thank you Tony. We´ll have to use plenty of repellent in Salvador then, but it seems there´s no reason to cancel... Thank you Tony. We´ll have to use plenty of repellent in Salvador then, but it seems there´s no reason to cancel…

]]> By: Tony http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/02/11/10-facts-about-dengue-fever-in-brazil/#comment-18167 Tony Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:59:05 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/02/11/10-facts-about-dengue-fever-in-brazil/#comment-18167 <strong>Sérgio</strong>, the outbreak of dengue fever was particularly severe this year in Salvador (last year it was Rio). With the arrival of lower temperatures the number of cases diminishes. That seems to be the case in Salvador (you don't need to worry about Praia do Forte or de Chapada Diamantina). There are no absolute guarantees, as there are cases almost all-year round, but the worst of the 2009 epidemic seems to be over. If it's of any comfort, I went to Salvador in the midst of the outbreak. Sérgio, the outbreak of dengue fever was particularly severe this year in Salvador (last year it was Rio). With the arrival of lower temperatures the number of cases diminishes. That seems to be the case in Salvador (you don’t need to worry about Praia do Forte or de Chapada Diamantina). There are no absolute guarantees, as there are cases almost all-year round, but the worst of the 2009 epidemic seems to be over. If it’s of any comfort, I went to Salvador in the midst of the outbreak.

]]> By: Sérgio http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/02/11/10-facts-about-dengue-fever-in-brazil/#comment-18153 Sérgio Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:11:29 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2008/02/11/10-facts-about-dengue-fever-in-brazil/#comment-18153 Hi, I was planning on visiting Rio, Salvador, Chapada Diamantina and Praia do Forte in August, and researching about swine flu I´ve dicovered the Dengue problem. We travel with our 2 (almost 3) year old daughter and I´m concerned now. Is dengue still a big problem in Bahia in August? Thanks Hi,

I was planning on visiting Rio, Salvador, Chapada Diamantina and Praia do Forte in August, and researching about swine flu I´ve dicovered the Dengue problem. We travel with our 2 (almost 3) year old daughter and I´m concerned now. Is dengue still a big problem in Bahia in August?

Thanks

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