dancingthewaltz

8 hours ago, ilikeanswers said:

 

As someone who has travelled around the South Pacific I have never had a Typhoid vaccine ever recommended to me so I am surprised your doctor would recommend it especially for a cruise itinerary which I highly doubt would be visiting any really remote islands. I have to say from experience when it comes to travel, doctors are not always up to date on what vaccines are needed in each country. Sometimes these things are complicated by regions like in Peru you only need the Yellow Fever vaccine when visiting the Amazon region not Machu Picchu and yet doctors will still recommend it despite even the Peruvian government saying you don't need it. I would get a second opinion and do a Google search of each island you are visiting and what vaccines are recommended, check that it is not related to specific circumstances that you are not going to encounter. See what the consensus is and go with the majority.

Thank you everyone for your input.  Yes, I finally did go to each country's website and there is nothing about Typhoid.  I've also decided not to get the Dukoral.  This has been a good education. 

I'm hoping some of you are on the Majestic Princess so I can meet you at the Meet and Greet.  Only seven more sleeps!

June

4 hours ago, wheezedr said:

It would be helpful if you mentioned where you are traveling.  While routine immunizations including both of the Heps and TDaP should be maintained for everyone, travelers or not, the use of things like Typhoid and Yellow Fever are more destination specific

I posted my immunization question on what I thought was our particular ship, but obviously I didn't.  Thank you all.  We are travelling on the Majestic Princess on the 18 of Oct to the South Pacific - Vanatu, Fiji and a couple of others in that region.. I've gotten Hep 1 and 2 but wondered if the Typhoid was really necessary and was looking to the experience of those of you out there that may be more extensive travellers.  This part of the world is new to me. 

June

Toronto

My doctor suggested I immunize against Typhoid and stomach issues resulting in diarrhea.   Has anyone experienced these things, or know someone who has?

Have any of been immunized against these?

Thanks for your input.

June

Can anyone tell me whether Fiji accepts AUS dollars?  Should we purchase Fijian dollars?  

Your input is appreciated.

June and Bruce

Oh goody! I did not want to be the only one all glammed up.:)

Thanks -- will do.

It has been a while since we have sailed and I wanted to know if the women are still wearing long dresses. I love to dress up and hope to be able to bring my "glam".

June