macjemm Posted June 21, 2013 #1 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Hi all... I was just wondering if anyone has been asked for their specific immunizations at any of the ports of call. I know the standard ones are MMR, TB, and of course the optional ones that you can choose to get. I'm just wondering if it is necessary to get a letter from my doctor stating they are all up to date? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Tracey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted June 21, 2013 #2 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Eastern Caribbean? No shots are required but if you are concerned, this should be discussed with your health care provider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasylvia Posted June 21, 2013 #3 Share Posted June 21, 2013 It's always a good idea to have something from your doctor showing what vaccines you received when. If you don't need it, well, what's one more piece of paper? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise pup Posted June 21, 2013 #4 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Circle, circle, dot, dot, now you have your cooty shot. Consider yourself vaccinated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted June 21, 2013 #5 Share Posted June 21, 2013 None will be required. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novicetraveller Posted June 21, 2013 #6 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Nobody on this site or any other holiday site can advise you about what injections you will or may need for your cruise. I took the decision to get immunised for my previous cruise as I am considered "High Risk" (i.e. I am a diabetic). Whilst the threat of getting ill may be minimal, only you and your health care advisor can make the decision as to whether you should get any immunisation. Also, you may need to check with your insurance provider as to whether you are protected if you don't get immunised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted June 21, 2013 #7 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Nobody on this site or any other holiday site can advise you about what injections you will or may need for your cruise. I took the decision to get immunised for my previous cruise as I am considered "High Risk" (i.e. I am a diabetic). Whilst the threat of getting ill may be minimal, only you and your health care advisor can make the decision as to whether you should get any immunisation. Also, you may need to check with your insurance provider as to whether you are protected if you don't get immunised. What we can do is advise what is "required". Of course we cannot advise what is recommended and for that one should check not with their insurance provider but with their very own physician. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novicetraveller Posted June 21, 2013 #8 Share Posted June 21, 2013 What we can do is advise what is "required". Of course we cannot advise what is recommended and for that one should check not with their insurance provider but with their very own physician. Keith The GP is the first point of call. If due dilligence isn't carried out.... is the insurance company within their rights not to pay out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted June 21, 2013 #9 Share Posted June 21, 2013 The GP is the first point of call. If due dilligence isn't carried out.... is the insurance company within their rights not to pay out? I have never heard of that. As I said, best to always consult your physician and to be sure that your vaccines are up to date. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlaq33 Posted June 21, 2013 #10 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Circle, circle, dot, dot, now you have your cooty shot. Consider yourself vaccinated. Thank you! Now I just hope my insurance covers the cooty shot.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted June 21, 2013 #11 Share Posted June 21, 2013 You will only be asked for plastic:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted June 21, 2013 #12 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Nobody on this site or any other holiday site can advise you about what injections you will or may need for your cruise... Wow... well of course not but there are a group of well-travelled people here who have cruised the Eastern route many times, and this board is certainly a good place to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted June 21, 2013 #13 Share Posted June 21, 2013 We have never had to prove we have been vaccinated for Caribbean cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettytrouble Posted June 21, 2013 #14 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Thank you! Now I just hope my insurance covers the cooty shot.:D Cooty Shots are free. And they do NOt even hurt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettytrouble Posted June 21, 2013 #15 Share Posted June 21, 2013 https://www.myvaccs.com/country-vaccine-info/NetherlandsAntilles.aspx?PageID=215&CountryCode=AN This is for St Maarten...site has all countries. Can be discussed with your health care professional. I have never been advised to have any thing "extra" except when spending extended periods doing medical mission work in Haiti, DR, Honduras, etc. I remember as a child having a TON of extras for travel to Africa and Turkey..ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macjemm Posted June 21, 2013 Author #16 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Hi... thank you for the info. I was just wondering if anyone has been asked to show proof. I can't find my vaccination card and that's why I was wondering. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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