As we, here in Puerto Vallarta, talk non-stop
about the flu and all of the fall-out resulting
from it including hundreds of people being laid
off, hotel towers closing, businesses small and
large letting employees go, empty beaches and
restaurants and on and on, I, for one, am
beginning to feel sort of helpless as to what I
am able to do at the "grassroots" (or palm trees
here) level.
Whether
you’re a tourist or Riviera Nayarit resident, the recent hordes that
enjoyed the local beautiful beaches brought lots of activity-and
germs. When recently strolling the avenida, I stopped to chat with
three acquaintances. All three had been to the doctor and were
diagnosed with intestinal amoebas. Humm, I thought I should check
out this illness and pass along the information. Nothing is more
disappointing or miserable than to arrive for a vacation to an
exotic place only to have to spend days chained to the bathroom due
to vomiting and diarrhea. There are several illnesses that have
similar symptoms yet different sources of infection: viral,
bacteria, or amoebas; not all of them require medical care but it is
wise to try to prevent catching one in the first place.
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