Vaccinations, anyone?

kat1 (Moderator) says on Apr 11, 2005, 10:54:

depends on which part of the country you are going to. is you're going to any major city then no need for a vacc.

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Albatross says on Apr 11, 2005, 11:53:

CDC Website The CDC lists warnings and advice on their site at www.cdc.gov (click on "Travelers' Health"...)

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dwmte says on Apr 11, 2005, 12:18:

the u.s. state dept has a newsletter and... this can be had from them on line. to the colombian embassy will have special vac. notices.

other than that, just have your family doctor keep your yellow vac/shot record up to date. you might want to add tetanus and yellow fever for good luck. i don't remember them being required, but they sure are handy if needed.

good luck

dw

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Gator says on Apr 11, 2005, 13:39:

Depending upon the area... like Departmentos de Amazonas, Choco, Cordoba, Guiania, Guaviare, Putumayo, Meta, Caqueta and Vichada a Yellow Fever vac. might be advisable. Any area over say 1200 mtrs ought to be safe. The only other one might be Hepatitis. Use caution in drinkg tap water ouside of major cities.

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dwmte says on Apr 11, 2005, 13:44:

in and around amazonas, a kevlar vaccination is helpful and recommended.

dw

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British Paisa says on Apr 12, 2005, 08:40:

Visit your GP before travelling and they will advise you of the necessary vaccinations. It is better to get them all regardless of where you are going so as not to limit where you can go whilst there.

It is better to have the vaccination and not need it that to not have it at all!.....

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utopiacowboy says on Apr 12, 2005, 12:00:

No vaccinations for me, I drink the water everywhere and I eat everything. I'm just an animal.

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Apr 12, 2005, 12:07:

I haven't needed any vaccinations either, except an obligatory yellow fever inocculation half a lifetime ago before my first trip to Colombia. Nobody even looked at that.
I'd consider malaria prophylaxis if I was going to stay in any low-elevation town like B/ventura (gods forbid).

Cheers,
Desi

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Albatross says on Apr 12, 2005, 12:11:

B-Town What's not to love about Buenaventura ???

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utopiacowboy says on Apr 12, 2005, 15:03:

No prophylactics for me either.

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dwmte says on Apr 12, 2005, 16:20:

albatross... to answer your question...in short, buenaventura. period.

dw

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lpdiver says on Apr 12, 2005, 18:36:

Cowboy you are a bareback rider too?! Be careful, that may get you into trouble like me...Juliana is due May 23'rd. Of course with your crew whats one or two more?

T

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utopiacowboy says on Apr 12, 2005, 21:51:

Wow, Tony, getting close to fatherhood another time! You're right, that's what riding bareback will do. My wife had two miscarriages this past year and finally conceded that she's too old for more children. So we're trying to be a little more careful.

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adrimm says on Oct 15, 2007, 22:06:

Ok - so I'm reading this with some interest - I go tommorow to get my shots - I plan to spend less than a week in and around Leticia (inc. Tabatangita). I know yellow fever is essential and here are the others that might come in useful.

1) Yellow fever
2) Hep A
3) Typhoid

Comments/ideas?

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