greatlyblessed Posted May 26, 2011 #1 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Going in two weeks and completely forgot to check re vaccinations needed. On researching Hep A and B and Typhoid are recommended. Did anyone else get these? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdee Posted May 26, 2011 #2 Share Posted May 26, 2011 My daughter has all three. We dont take Hep A as we were in a Hep A zone and were likely infected. Typhoid we take every few years as needed so we are up to date since we travel a lot. What I would like to mention is that some of FP is a Dengue zone including Tahiti so you must make sure you are well protected against mosquitos. I havent been bitten once in 5 trips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethcooks4u Posted May 26, 2011 #3 Share Posted May 26, 2011 WHAT?!?! We have to get shots??? Nobody has told us that. Is this really true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlightMedic555 Posted May 26, 2011 #4 Share Posted May 26, 2011 You should check with your physician and not rely on opinions from us "posters". That being said, my travel medicine specialist told me that no shots were needed. Obviously if you don't get any shots but get a disease that a shot could have prevented he was wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethcooks4u Posted May 26, 2011 #5 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Here's a website with useful info: http://treehouse.ofb.net/go/en/vaccinations/Tahiti ETA: doctor office called. Waiting for call back with his advice re immunizations needed etc. Thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Familygoboston Posted May 26, 2011 #6 Share Posted May 26, 2011 http://www.concierge.com/cntraveler Just read this last night, an excellent issue all about travel health. We have taken many trips, here and there, that "require" immunizations (or malaria prevent), but really, you need to look carefully at what you are doing for activites and your accomodations to really decide if some or all of the "reccommendations" are right for you! Here is what I have learned (but Im not a Dr and don't play one on TV;)) Dengue has no vaccine, is transmitted by mosquitos, so that is prevented by taking steps to avoid mosquitos; being on a cruise ship vs say a hiking/camping trip automatically decreases your exposure, but you still may want to take precautions (spray, covering up while) on land. Hep A is food and water borne- again, riskier if you are eating from street vendors or at homestays vs a major resort or cruise ship. I have had this vaccine, as it is good protection for travel anywhere, really! It's 2 shots, but one will protect you for this trip if you get it right away. If you have a second within the alotted time frame and you will be protected for life. Thyphoid, is another food and water borne illness, again, the type of trip you take will dictate how likely you are to be exposed. ( are you teaching in a local village or aboard a luxury cruise ship?) This one has to be re-jabbed every so often...so I'm probably due before I go! Hep B is blood borne- so unless you plan to be having sx with locals or have the unfortunate circumstance of having a major accident or illness that requires medical treatment, you are v. unlikely to be exposed to Hep B. Hep B vax take several shots to be effective, so it's unlikely you could be protected before you leave. My family had this vaccine, as we travel a fair amount and want the protection from dirty medical equipment should the worst happen. Hopefully, you will be at very little risk for this, but then again, don't know what you have planned for "activites";) Check out the Conde Nast...I think there was a link about where to find a good clinic, if you don't have time, your Dr should be able to provide Hep A, and I always have mine give me a course of antibiotics for each person in case travelers diarrhea lingers. Havent been to FP yet, but every place we have traveled where we were warned about the mosquitos, I have hardly seen them and NEVER been bitten, really! This weekend we open our summer home in Northern Maine and I will be swatting all weekend:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted May 26, 2011 #7 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I've never had shots of any kind to go to Tahiti, and I've been there 4 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethcooks4u Posted May 26, 2011 #8 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I've never had shots of any kind to go to Tahiti, and I've been there 4 times. Thanks. That's good to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethcooks4u Posted May 26, 2011 #9 Share Posted May 26, 2011 http://www.concierge.com/cntraveler Just read this last night, an excellent issue all about travel health. We have taken many trips, here and there, that "require" immunizations (or malaria prevent), but really, you need to look carefully at what you are doing for activites and your accomodations to really decide if some or all of the "reccommendations" are right for you! Here is what I have learned (but Im not a Dr and don't play one on TV;)) Dengue has no vaccine, is transmitted by mosquitos, so that is prevented by taking steps to avoid mosquitos; being on a cruise ship vs say a hiking/camping trip automatically decreases your exposure, but you still may want to take precautions (spray, covering up while) on land. Hep A is food and water borne- again, riskier if you are eating from street vendors or at homestays vs a major resort or cruise ship. I have had this vaccine, as it is good protection for travel anywhere, really! It's 2 shots, but one will protect you for this trip if you get it right away. If you have a second within the alotted time frame and you will be protected for life. Thyphoid, is another food and water borne illness, again, the type of trip you take will dictate how likely you are to be exposed. ( are you teaching in a local village or aboard a luxury cruise ship?) This one has to be re-jabbed every so often...so I'm probably due before I go! Hep B is blood borne- so unless you plan to be having sx with locals or have the unfortunate circumstance of having a major accident or illness that requires medical treatment, you are v. unlikely to be exposed to Hep B. Hep B vax take several shots to be effective, so it's unlikely you could be protected before you leave. My family had this vaccine, as we travel a fair amount and want the protection from dirty medical equipment should the worst happen. Hopefully, you will be at very little risk for this, but then again, don't know what you have planned for "activites";) Check out the Conde Nast...I think there was a link about where to find a good clinic, if you don't have time, your Dr should be able to provide Hep A, and I always have mine give me a course of antibiotics for each person in case travelers diarrhea lingers. Havent been to FP yet, but every place we have traveled where we were warned about the mosquitos, I have hardly seen them and NEVER been bitten, really! This weekend we open our summer home in Northern Maine and I will be swatting all weekend:rolleyes: How did you add the note about the reason for the cruiser into the countdown stamp in your signature? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Texed Posted May 26, 2011 #10 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I think when I get on Paul Gauguin I am going to get a shot, of Jack Daniels. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Familygoboston Posted May 27, 2011 #11 Share Posted May 27, 2011 How did you add the note about the reason for the cruiser into the countdown stamp in your signature? Hi Beth...there is a little text box to the right that says "any message you'd like to add?" I think I just put it in there, probably TMI, but, oh well, its fun! :o Good luck!! Edit: I should have mentioned, that i don't think you can "add" it, you'd need to create a whole new countdown clock and re paste it into your signature... I could be wrong, but that's the only way I've made it work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Familygoboston Posted May 27, 2011 #12 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I think when I get on Paul Gauguin I am going to get a shot, of Jack Daniels. ;) LOL!! It's my personal opinion, as Wendy has found, that for this trip...that's all you'll need;) But then remember, I'm not a Dr:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethcooks4u Posted May 27, 2011 #13 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Hi Beth...there is a little text box to the right that says "any message you'd like to add?" I think I just put it in there, probably TMI, but, oh well, its fun! :oGood luck!! Edit: I should have mentioned, that i don't think you can "add" it, you'd need to create a whole new countdown clock and re paste it into your signature... I could be wrong, but that's the only way I've made it work Thanks. Yes it looks like it can't be added after the fact. Oh, well. I'll look for that next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotuIslander Posted May 27, 2011 #14 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Thanks. Yes it looks like it can't be added after the fact. Oh, well. I'll look for that next time. But, you could delete this one and make a new one in five minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethcooks4u Posted May 27, 2011 #15 Share Posted May 27, 2011 But, you could delete this one and make a new one in five minutes. So true. Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethcooks4u Posted May 27, 2011 #16 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Doctor and health dept answer: we do not need to get any shots. If we were going into rural areas, camping, eating food we aren't sure of and drinking the water then yes but not for cruising and the excursions involved. That's US residents. Others have to check with their health departments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Control 84 Posted May 29, 2011 #17 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Going in two weeks and completely forgot to check re vaccinations needed. On researching Hep A and B and Typhoid are recommended.Did anyone else get these? :eek: I asked this question of our family doctor and he recommended a Hepatitis A shot a month before departure and a follow-up shot sometime after (don’t remember how long after). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatlyblessed Posted May 29, 2011 Author #18 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Oh well ....abit late for me as we leave in under two weeks.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Texed Posted May 29, 2011 #19 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Oh well ....abit late for me as we leave in under two weeks.:eek: I wouldn't worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethcooks4u Posted May 29, 2011 #20 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Oh well ....abit late for me as we leave in under two weeks.:eek: I'd call your doctor or the health department and see what they say but I would think you won't have to worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted May 29, 2011 #21 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Oh well ....abit late for me as we leave in under two weeks.:eek: Don't worry, be happy! You're not going to the wilds of Borneo, after all. As said elsewhere, take some mosquito repellent--not often needed, but with Dengue Fever around, it comes in handy. And don't forget those reef shoes to guard against coral cuts, etc. Have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatlyblessed Posted June 2, 2011 Author #22 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Went to the doctor today and he said he wouldn't travel without having vaccinations that Australia recommended so I left with two sore arms.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashryn Posted June 2, 2011 #23 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Which vaccinations did you need? Hopefully we have already had them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahab10 Posted June 2, 2011 #24 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Went to the doctor today and he said he wouldn't travel without having vaccinations that Australia recommended so I left with two sore arms.:( Interesting, my Doctor refuses to give unnecessary vaccinations.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethcooks4u Posted June 2, 2011 #25 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Interesting, my Doctor refuses to give unnecessary vaccinations.:rolleyes: My doctor said they were unnecessary but we are in the US. I believe the requirements are different for different areas of the world. What is unnecessary for us could be life-saving somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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