You'll be fine in Denizli, it is only few hours away from Marmaris so not really any different to the tourist areas health wise. Obviously go for bottled water and follow other similar advice. We regularly go to Afyon (well off the tourist trail) and haven't bothered with anything.

Hi all, am just wondering if im right in thinking that you dont need jabs for turkey. We last went to turkey 20yrs ago and had to have them then and mosquito tablets.

I assume you are talking about tourist resorts and no you don't. I would check if you are going right out east but anywhere else and you'll be fine.

search through the forum this topic comes up regular and there is quite a lot of posts on the subject
bluepeterno1

In the all the years I have been to Turkey I have never had the injections ever, I have also never been ill ( apart from self inflicted hangovers etc)

Going to Belek so assume we'll be alright there.

Been to Turkey for the last 12 years - never had jabs and always been fine. Have a good time!

Thanks

i and my hubby both had our injections 3 years ago ,,depends on youre medical condition really ,,hubby as a blood disorder and an open wound(15yrs) and i have no spleen,im glad we got them because we have for the last 3years also went to india so we would have needed them anyways ,,just a thought in case any 1 else thinks of travelling further ,

I asked my GP yesterday and she said that although many people go with no vaccinations and are fine. NHS Scotland recommends that everyone has Hep A and a booster for Diptheria, Polio and Thyphoid(available as a three in one). I'm already immune to Hep A so I only need the booster. I'll probably make sure the missus and kids get their as well. Not sure we'll need them but I'd hate for the kids to get anything while on holiday.

Hi

We will be going to Lykia World, Olu Deniz and it's our first venture to Turkey.

Can anyone please advise if we would be likely to need vaccinations please? We don't plan to venture far from the complex.

pamplemousse,

Can anyone please advise if we would be likely to need vaccinations please?

In essence, no you don't need any but have a look at the FCO's recommendations for further advice.

We don't plan to venture far from the complex.

You should do, see some real Turkey!

Darren

hi been to turkey twenty times now and never had any vaccinations , some doctors reccommend them for certain people ,check this link below and you will get all the information you need ,dont worry enjoy turkey it is a beautifull country and the people are brilliant.

bluepeterno1

http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029390554

Thanks for your replies

I did contact my doctor and they recommend a host of them for me and hubby and a couple for the kids!!

As for getting about, I do know what you mean but I have to admit that last years bombings have made me very cautious and rightly or wrongly am nervous about taking the children out and about. That said the complex is vast and I'm sure they'll be plenty to do and people to meet.

pamplemousse,

I flew out to Icmeler last year the week after the bombing in Marmaris and the place was deserted. First time I've ever seen no-one on the beach in Marmaris and it was the quietest I've ever seen Icmeler in August / September. I'm sure I speak for most of the Turkey regulars here, please don't let the bombings put you off going out. There's as much chance, if not more of a chance of a terrorist attack in this country as there is in Turkey at the moment. When we were there, although the police had a covert presence, they were out in force and they even had coast guard helicopters doing a sweep of the bay in the morning and evening. There's much to see and do in Turkey so get out and about enjoy. Don't worry about the idiots.

Darren

here is a good link for anyone watching the news in turkey ,you will find any information about bombs and so on here ,dont worry enjoy your holiday.
http://www.turkishdailynews.com.tr/

bluepeterno1

hi

ive been travelling to turkey around 25 years now going up to 5 times a year and lost count of the amount of times ive been to many too mention lol, mainly taking my children and none of us has had any jabs nor any other problems. my mother lives there and she hasnt had any either. i never feel worried or unsafe in turkey, sadly these bombers are everywhere and if we thought about it too much we wouldnt even visit london etc. so dont let this put you off. also ive been to lykia world and its a fab place, with lots to do, but please visit olu deniz and the lagoon at least, we went to lykia with 30 other people some didnt leave the complex and regretted it once they got home after they realised some of the fa scenery they missed. the lagoon is so warm,tranquil ideal for the kids to swim and paddle in. we stayed mainly at suara beach area which suited us great. if i can help with any other questions let me know

karen

I went and had jabs last week and I only neeed typhoid as Hep A and B now last 25 Years, Polio and Typhoid were up to date

it was quiet for the whole season in Icmeler we werent sure if the bird flu put people off or the football was on