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| Thread ID: 114679 | 2010-12-13 04:17:00 | Travelling without being immunised | tombrownzz (16109) | PC World Chat |
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| 1161270 | 2010-12-13 04:17:00 | I recently told a friend I was thinking about going on a holiday to africa and my friend told me the travel agent will require me to get immunised before I go. I have travelled to aussie, uk, america and I was never told I needed to get immunised by the travel agent so why now? It is part of a visa requirement? | tombrownzz (16109) | ||
| 1161271 | 2010-12-13 04:30:00 | Bloody good luck to you if you don't get immunised and travelling to a third world country ... been there done that ... not pretty ! | SP8's (9836) | ||
| 1161272 | 2010-12-13 04:48:00 | Would you like a case of Yellow fever then??? | Snorkbox (15764) | ||
| 1161273 | 2010-12-13 04:50:00 | Would far prefer a case of whisky please! Ken ;) |
kenj (9738) | ||
| 1161274 | 2010-12-13 04:52:00 | Many borders will require you to have a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate. As you are going to a country with Yellow Fever, you will probably be denied entry to other countries afterwards unless you can provide your certificate. Some of the diseases, for example Malaria, can kill you or severely compromised your future health. It is worth getting anti-malaria medication before you leave. You should also get DEET (at least 40% conc) insect repellent too. There are many other health risks such as Hepatitis, TB and Diphtheria. Have a look at the CDC Health Information for Travelers (wwwnc.cdc.gov) and check what the recommendations are for the regions you will visit in Africa. Countries such as UK, USA and Australia have much more minimal health risks, so you don't really need vaccinations for that. |
Jen (38) | ||
| 1161275 | 2010-12-13 05:44:00 | Before leaving record-heat-new-zealand-summer to enjoy sub-freezing-northern-china I get to partake at least 6-7 injections looking forward to that? I think not. |
The Error Guy (14052) | ||
| 1161276 | 2010-12-14 17:56:00 | I've had mates suffer Dengue fever and Malaria. Dengue doesn't have an imunity shot, but why gamble? Even places you might take for granted like Missisippi can have their own exotic nasties... it's not just the 3rd world with organisms you need to fear. | Paul.Cov (425) | ||
| 1161277 | 2010-12-14 18:57:00 | Your travel insurance may not pay out if you get sick and haven't had the appropriate vaccinations either ... just to add a happy ending to your travel plans ... :D | SP8's (9836) | ||
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