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Travel to Dominican with Infants and Toddlers...?
We are thinking about booking an Easter vacation to the Dominican Republic. The travel group would include a 2.5 year old and a 6 month year old. I had concerns about malaria, dengue fever and cholera based on what I found online but I don't want to be alarmist. My cousin's pediatrician (mom of 6 month year old) said it was fine but that baby is still exclusively nursing. My pediatrician hasn't bothered calling me back but referred me to the CDC website - which is where I found some of the information on diseases there. Anyway, long-winded way of asking if you have been there with children or have you been advised to not go? Thanks so much for your insight!
Re: Travel to Dominican with Infants and Toddlers...?
Ok, that is very comforting. My SIL's pediatrician (in Toronto) advised them against going and that scared me a bit. She advised Jamaica as the safest place.
Became a Mrs. on 4/29/06 and a Mommy on 12/5/08
I usually dont think about stuff like this but my SIL's pediatrician advised them not to go there and that freaked me out. However, my cousin's pediatrician said it was fine so I am confused. Where are you staying? We are thinking about the Hard Rock - looks great!
Thanks for sharing your experience. I think the mosquito bites is what scares me since that is how the malaria and dengue fever are transmitted. I am sure 99% of people are fine and the mosquito bites are harmless but that is my concern. Where did you stay?
I'm definitely going to slather her with bug spray while we are there, that and suntan lotion. Lots of both. We are staying at the Melia Caribe Tropicale. We looked at the Hard Rock, but it was a little too expensive.
Became a Mrs. on 4/29/06 and a Mommy on 12/5/08
I wouldn't be too concerned about it, especially if you are going to be at an all-inclusive resort, especially in P*nta Cana which is a top tourist destination in DR.
Malaria/Dengue-I went with a large group once to P. Cana and a family had taken malaria pills before and while there since they heard this risk. They ended up being sick for most of the vacation from the malaria pills and everyone else from the trip enjoyed a mosquito less vacation. Many times these diseases are in areas that are not heavily populated by tourists. Also, if you are still nervous, bring a bug spray that is safe to use on babies/toddlers.
Cholera-Because of the earthquake in Haiti and the lack of sanitary water, cholera spread in Haiti and a few people had come into Dominican Republic with the disease. Being at an all-inclusive resort you should not have any problem. Water is filtered and bottled. If you are nervous, use bottled water when brushing your teeth. Also, if you go out of the resort and eat/drink anywhere then make sure to drink only bottled water and try and avoid ice cubes in drinks and lettuce/vegetables (that may have been washed in water) if you are really nervous about it.