Supposed to Go to Cancun

I heard a physician speaking this morning saying that it is going to get worse before it gets better, otherwise I'd say "Wait and see how this shakes out". But, I am going to go with the majority of mamas here and say, "stay home", especially with your being pregnant, and take the usual precautions when exposed to anyone who is under the weather.

We had to re-book a Mexico trip last year when my husband was injured and required surgery the day prior to the flight. We were given 100% of the ticket price, minus a $25 rebook fee, in return. I think, in this case, your situation would qualify as a medical exemption.

I am going to have to disagree with the poster who suggested this flu is a hoax.

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DO NOT GO! DO NOT GO! DO NOT GO!
Just reported that a 23 month old died of swine flu. The family just went to Mexico. It is NOT a safe time to travel to Mexico!!!!

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I would not take the risk. IF you are considering going talk to all of your doctors first.

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First, I will say that I would hold off if only because you have a little one and you are pregnant. There is an influenza going around and it is like the swine flu. My husband is from Mexico. His mom still lives there but in a small town about 4 hours from Mexico City, mainly because you have to go over the mountains. They are not sick there yet but his aunt in Morelos visited the city and she has been sick the past 2 days. Not horribly sick but she has the flu. She was supposed to go visit someone else and has instead returned to her home to recover. My husband is supposed to go to Mexico to visit his mom next month and I am nervous about it but he will be taking many precautions if he does go.

I would not risk it!

If you'd rather be safe than sorry, don't go. Why take the chance?

Swine flu or hoax, there is some sort of health outbreak going on there that, well quite honestly, shouldn't be ignored.

I just heard on the news that the State Department is recommending at least temporarily that people delay their travel to Mexico. The report also stated that the airlines are being flexible with rescheduling as well as some are not charging fees for the change. Dr. Oz (of Oprah fame) was on Good Morning America yesterday and he said that he wouldn't let his family travel at this time until there is a better grasp on the situation. So with all that said and with being pregnant you probably want to check with both your pediatricina and OB/GYN.

Honestly I'd postpone my trip if I were you. I have read that many airlines and hotels are waving their rescheduling fees right now so it shouldn't cost you much. I'd be less worried about being in Mexico and more worried about being in a plane to and from Mexico.

Hi C.,

With all do respect to Toni (she's got a lot of very useful information and is a wealth of FACTUAL knowledge) I disagree with the swine flu post. I know times have changed but my own great grandmother died of the swine flu her in Chicago. It was two generations ago, but it is what killed her.

I am personally "liberal" on the travel/pregnancy stuff (get your hair colored, have a glass of wine at a certain point if it floats your boat) but I would not for one second risk going to Cancun right now. You would never be able to forgive yourself if something happened. Most airlines are forgiving change in plans and I'm guessing your credit card company would back you up as well if you need to dispute charges.

Best of luck - I feel terrible for you.

Toni - send me your swine flu stuff - I'm intriged. I was at he pediatrician and got the impression this is something to be cautious about. You are very in tune with these issues so I'd love to see what you know!

N.

C.-

This is T.-Did you read any of the articles I forwarded about this. It is a COMPLETE hoax!! Humans can not carry a swine flu virus!!

I have some more info i got today!!

Do not let this scare you!!