Thanks for all the info all I was asking was how common it was to take mosquito nets to the places I mentioned.
I've had all the recommended vaccinations, only needed yellow fever in addition for this trip as I had the others before going to Africa earlier in the year.
I'm not visiting any malaria hot spots, but will take medication with me (I haven't yet decided which) as I will be on the fringes in Iguazu and parts of Peru/Bolivia.
Reports of dengue fever have been on the increase in that region. There's even been multiple deaths. Of course mosquitos carrying the disease are most active during the daytime. Repellant and covering up is only thing that can be done.
I've only got 50% DEET at the moment used in Africa to good effect. I always thought 100% was mainly used for horses. I'll pick some up.
Clothes will also be washed in Permethrin since DEET will destroy my technical gear. Works well against ticks and other nasty little things.
Got a mozzie net that we like now, so jobs a good one hopefully. Will practice stringing it up at home.
Cheers.
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