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Injections for Red Sea

ally b

2005-07-13 11:40:08

Does anyone know what injections are required for Red Sea? I got vaccinations last year to go to Cuba, including hepatitis, polio and tetanus so I'm assuming these would be ok for this year?

Thanks.

bellaoz

2005-07-13 11:45:22

We had ours recently, the ones you had plus Diptheria and Typhoid.

We were told that the only way to have the Diptheris vaccination was in a triple with Polio and Tetanus, as they don't issue it alone! Seems crazy if you're up to date on Polio and Tetanus, but there was no choice so we had the lot.

Think Hep A requires a booster within 6 to 12 months and then you're covered for life.

You'll need to check!

ally b

2005-07-13 11:46:28

thanks bellaoz, I'll get in touch with my doc.

LisaMJ

2005-07-13 12:05:51

Hi,

Just to give you the other end of the spectrum, they are only voluntary, not compulsory.

We didn't have any when we went in May. I'm not suggested you do the same, just advising you that you don't HAVE to have them.

hth

Lisa

Pippy

2005-07-13 12:09:05

Read all about it HERE

Philippa

cynide

2005-07-15 17:59:14

what injections needed when travelling to egypt?

Could anyone let me know what vaccinations if any are needed when travelling to egypt.we are travelling on the 8th Sep.
Thanks in advance
Cy

chocoholic1

2005-08-04 11:45:31

Injections

What injections do i need for the holiday.
I am struggling to get into a doctors and someone has quoted £120. Do you need them.

Sorry I could not see this topic anywhere

tykeuk

2005-08-04 11:51:32

injections

Hi had mine yesterday and the nurse recommended Typhoid and Hepititis A. Unfortunately I was also behind on my Tetanus and had to have that aswell.

The above should all be free on the NHS - some private medical centre's will charge.

I have heard others say that malaria and yellow fever are required for certain areas.

I would definitaley contact your district nurse and see what they say.

bonnie lass

2005-08-04 11:56:08

I got my injections as above but we get charged a prescription charge for each item just as you would any other meds for docs. Different rules for differnet practises.

MrsMac

2005-08-04 12:19:39

Hey chochoholic1

*edit* posts now merged

Hope these help, MrsMac

Edited by MrsMac 2005-08-05 10:27:21

chocoholic1

2005-08-04 14:07:29

Help I cannot get in with my doctor for injectinos so will have to pay £120 would ou recommend I do this or go without the injections

Nikki1976

2005-08-04 16:01:48

I was told that I did not need any injections for Egypt as was my mum, dad and sister. I wouldn't bother unless you feel it necessary.

chix1

2005-08-04 17:33:28

Vaccination for Egypt Q

Has anyone had the homeopathic treatment instead of vaccination?

MrsMac

2005-08-04 20:06:07

Hi chix,

Personally, no, went down the traditional medical route, didnt know there was another option.

*edit* posts now merged

hope this helps
MrsMac

ELAINE28

2005-08-05 11:09:38

myself and hubby had no injections for taba or sharm - was never mentioned so dont think you need them for sinia

MrsMac

2005-08-05 11:36:22

What jabs are needed?? Are they optional, not long back from Morocco and those jabs where optional.

See HERE for official advice.
You should check with YOUR OWN doctor though.

MrsMac

Hebbles

2005-08-05 15:56:56

Did anyone else experience cold like symptoms after their jabs? Had mine last Friday and started getting a sore throat from about Sunday - got a full blown cold now.

:yuck

May just be coincidence as my practice nurse said there'd be no side affects (apart from sore arms)!

Finches

2005-08-08 20:04:29

Malaria!!

We are off to the Conrade ( 2 adults & 2 children) next week. We have had all the nessecary injections, did anyone take the Malaria medication? Do we need it? Was told as there are no swamps, malaria will not be a problem. Were mosquitos a problem and do we need to take lots of insect repellent when going out at night?

Many thanks