Off topic and onto mozzies (sorry)
I don't want to highjack your thread but gosh, Gabby be ultra diligent with the insect repellent :!: It's my best friend too.
I really feel for your kids and what they went through...I had dengue fever in Townsville back in 1992 and wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. I remember laying in my hospital bed (for 2 weeks!) thinking "Geez just kill me now and get it over with!" The bone crushing ache and fever along with 50% of liver function lost temporarily (for over 6 months) and a physical wreck for 12 months later. I was told by the Tropical Disease Specialist treating me at the time that I had contracted a strain of the virus that was particularly scary; if ever I contract any strain of dengue in future it again it CAN be fatal because I WILL develop the hemorrhagic fever.
You cannot be too careful with those little blood suckers. They can take too much away from you with one little drink.
Cheers,
Shaz
I don't want to highjack your thread but gosh, Gabby be ultra diligent with the insect repellent :!: It's my best friend too.
I really feel for your kids and what they went through...I had dengue fever in Townsville back in 1992 and wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. I remember laying in my hospital bed (for 2 weeks!) thinking "Geez just kill me now and get it over with!" The bone crushing ache and fever along with 50% of liver function lost temporarily (for over 6 months) and a physical wreck for 12 months later. I was told by the Tropical Disease Specialist treating me at the time that I had contracted a strain of the virus that was particularly scary; if ever I contract any strain of dengue in future it again it CAN be fatal because I WILL develop the hemorrhagic fever.
You cannot be too careful with those little blood suckers. They can take too much away from you with one little drink.
Cheers,
Shaz