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Old 10-12-2013, 12:16 AM
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Hepatitis B is not needed unless you are planning to receive blood or to exchange body fluids with the locals. Hepatitis A is a two dose series, once in your lifetime so if you have had it in the past, both doses, you are done. Whether you need typhoid depends on where you are going. There are two forms, an oral pill series that will protect you for 5 years or a shot that only lasts 2 years. Yellow fever is only needed for a few countries, however if you are passing thru one of them you will need the shot to enter the next country. There is no shot for malaria, you take an oral med to prevent it. There are several options. Shingles has nothing relation to travel. You should have had a tetanus (with pertussis) vaccine within 10 years. And of course influenza coverage. Which countries need what shots and orals is available on the CDC website.
Destinations | Travelers' Health | CDC Enter the country you are planning to visit for fun information. CDC website is not fully functional due to the government shutdown.
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