Question About Swine Flu in Mexico
Dr. Alla, My family and I are planning a trip to Mexico (Cabo San Lucas) in June. Basically we are all in good health, however, my husband has high blood pressure and diabetes. Will the Swine flue affect our plans or my husbands health?
Lynn A.
Hello Lynn,
There’s no question that the swine flu outbreak, which started in the Mexico City region, may change your itinerary. We do not know what the swine flu risk will be in Mexico - or in other parts of the world - in the coming weeks and months.
The U.S. government has advised against any leisure trips to Mexico at this time. If you were to travel there now, you could end up bringing home an unwanted souvenir – swine flu!
Thousands of Mexicans are now ill and many thousands more may be infected, but are not sick yet. These folks, however, can still transmit the virus to others. The crisis in Mexico may worsen significantly in the near term.
For
now, I think that you have time to monitor the situation closely, but
you may end up choosing another destination or postponing the trip.
As always, before you leave for any trip, schedule a visit with the nearest Travel Clinics of America physician.
Travel Healthy, Travel Smart, Travel Clinics of America
Dr. Alla Kirsch, M.D.
Categories: Swine Flu,Mexico
Tags: vacation health swine flu Mexico travel
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