Zika?

[vasc]

What have your doctors been telling you about Zika? I went outside this morning and got a mosquito bite. Google says my state has 32 cases of Zika all from folks who traveled to South America, so I guess the threat isn't too great here.

Will definitely spray Deet on myself in future.

[thenewkmr]

Good question. I haven't been to the doc yet. Probably won't until 8 weeksish.

[MapleMomma]

Is deet even safe while pg?

[heisenberg]

I asked my OB before I got pregnant. She said because it's not in my state yet, to just wear bug spray (with deet) and cover up.

Deet is recommended for pregnant women but hasn't been studied well, particularly in the first tri. Honestly, it freaks me out a little. But Zika freaks me out more.

[heisenberg]

Here's an article: mobile.nytimes.com/2016/04/05/health/zika-virus-deet-pregant-women-safety.html?_r=0

[MapleMomma]

Anyone have a state by state chart? I'm in Michigan, so low risks. But am planning to visit Arizona in January.

[financialdiva]

Doctor said to stay in doors if I can, use bug spray w/deet if I am outside during dawn/dusk. I live in FL, but not in South FL where the non travel cases are popping up. I am trying not to freak. It's hard.

[onesweetworld]

I just spend $17 on organic bugspray last night. It's all essential oils and honestly I'm nervous for how it will even work. Last night it was fine I was just in the pool for a few minutes before it started to rain but I am going to Florida in September.

[heisenberg]

Aug 14, 2016 12:11:42 GMT -5 MapleMomma said:

Anyone have a state by state chart? I'm in Michigan, so low risks. But am planning to visit Arizona in January.

www.cdc.gov/zika/geo/united-states.html

Look at the "locally acquired" column. 

[PirateCat]

Here's a chart comparing effectiveness of various brands of insect repellents, FYI.

www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2016/01/30/464740275/whats-the-best-way-to-keep-mosquitoes-from-biting

[blackasnight]

I haven't spoken with my OB yet but I have friends who are further along and their OBs told them to use bug spray with DEET.

The risks associated with ZIKA are far greater than using using DEET.

I am even making my husband spray himself since it is believed that ZIKA is also sexually transmitted.

[heisenberg]

Aug 14, 2016 13:13:25 GMT -5 PirateCat said:

Here's a chart comparing effectiveness of various brands of insect repellents, FYI.

www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2016/01/30/464740275/whats-the-best-way-to-keep-mosquitoes-from-biting

Thanks for this! I read somewhere that lemon eucalyptus (the ingredient in the one that's second most effective) isn't recommended for young children or pregnant women. I could be totally full of shit, but just wanted to pass along to do your research before going "natural." I'm reluctantly doing deet and can't wait until fall when those buggers DIE.

[heisenberg]

Also, I'm no Zika expert. I just read a lot about things I'm paranoid about. Probably just enough to panic myself even more.

[ourcrazynavylife]

We were just talking about this Last night. DH wants to go to Mexico to an air bnb surf spot. But I'm like wigging out about it because I remember it being on the list a while ago.

[onesweetworld]

Aug 14, 2016 16:34:16 GMT -5 ourcrazynavylife said:

We were just talking about this Last night. DH wants to go to Mexico to an air bnb surf spot. But I'm like wigging out about it because I remember it being on the list a while ago.

I have a work trip to Mexico booked and I don't want to cancel it so I'm coming up with all of the ways around cancelling.

[ourcrazynavylife]

@osw DH's excuse is me live 30 minutes from there. His rational is if we're safe here then we're safe there.

Getting some serious side eye

[onesweetworld]

Aug 14, 2016 17:26:32 GMT -5 ourcrazynavylife said:

@osw DH's excuse is me live 30 minutes from there. His rational is if we're safe here then we're safe there.

Getting some serious side eye

Noooo

[onesweetworld]

My thing is that it is work and conference and I will mostly be inside.

[PirateCat]

Aug 14, 2016 13:56:20 GMT -5 heisenberg said:

Aug 14, 2016 13:13:25 GMT -5 PirateCat said:

Here's a chart comparing effectiveness of various brands of insect repellents, FYI.

www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2016/01/30/464740275/whats-the-best-way-to-keep-mosquitoes-from-biting

Thanks for this! I read somewhere that lemon eucalyptus (the ingredient in the one that's second most effective) isn't recommended for young children or pregnant women. I could be totally full of shit, but just wanted to pass along to do your research before going "natural." I'm reluctantly doing deet and can't wait until fall when those buggers DIE.

That is good to know, thanks! 

[onesweetworld]

I officially cancelled my Mexico trip this morning. I have a friend that has Zika from Jamaica and now I'm terrified.