solostar Posted November 28, 2011 #1 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Do you need any Inoculations for Carribean? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted November 28, 2011 #2 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Do you need any Inoculations for Carribean? :confused: I would say not , if you intend to eat and drink from your ship only . Having said that I / we on here do not know your medical history.I would call in at your doctors surgery, they have your medical history and can give you better medical advice than us .:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzseeka Posted November 28, 2011 #3 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Do you need any Inoculations for Carribean? :confused: Here is a thread from some time ago: http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=897461&highlight=vaccinations Bella is a Dr so her advice has some authority - but it's always as well to go to your medical practice and ask - the practice nurse at ours looked up information based on our destinations and then advised us accordingly. We were careful after reading Bella's advice on eating/drinking on shore. And this is another more recent thread where other posters have discussed the issue plus some more links to various websites. It all ends up being down to your feelings about having them v the risks involved. http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1351273&highlight=vaccinations Hopes that helps - though I must say we found it hard to decide what was the best course of action; all, some or none??? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solostar Posted November 28, 2011 Author #4 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Thanks for replies. Seems like the main problem is being bitten , but I shall check at surgery. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infoqueen Posted November 28, 2011 #5 Share Posted November 28, 2011 this year went to riviera maya in mexico and needed typhoid tetanus diptheria and hep a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travellingtaff Posted November 29, 2011 #6 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Do you need any Inoculations for Carribean? :confused: Try this NHS site http://www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk/destinations/caribbean.aspx You can click on each island you are visiting for detailed advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solostar Posted November 29, 2011 Author #7 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Thanks very much, I shall check it out.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nirmd01 Posted November 30, 2011 #8 Share Posted November 30, 2011 It's always a good idea when travelling abroad (even to Europe) to make sure that you are up to date with Tetanus (which now comes as a triple vaccine with polio & diptheria). Years ago, we were also recommended to take Typhoid & Hepatitis A jabs for going to Turkey & we keep these up to date too, as they are recommended for long haul holiday destinations. It's not just eating & drinking that can be a source of disease but swimming in rivers, lakes etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infoqueen Posted November 30, 2011 #9 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Yes worth keeping up to date just had my Hep a booster now covered for about 20 years I think, well worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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