Insect repellent or not?
With the advent of the latest scare, Zika, I thought it could be useful to hear others opinions regarding care when travelling to areas known to have the problem/mosquito.
I am one of those that is a bug magnet. If there are 100 folks in an area and only one mosquito I will be the one it bites!!
In addition I have a more reactive immune system that borders behaving like an allergy. I get much bigger and longer lasting bite welts.
We will be cruising the Caribbean and Panama Canal and are contemplating getting some protection.
Deet? Or no deet?
lotion?
Spray?
Having not used anything before my preference would most likely be a lotion product. Non greasy if at all possible.
There seems to be as many products available with deet as there are deet substitutes. Supposedly deet is the most effective.
I look forward to being educated by those with experience with these products.
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