Do we need vaccination for Morocco?
Aug 14th, 2010 | 01:09 AM
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Do we need vaccination for Morocco?
I am leaving in 5-6 weeks for Morocco. I have read on CDC that some
vaccinations are recommended.
I am wondering if the vaccinations are really necessary?
I am a US resident.
Thanks.
vaccinations are recommended.
I am wondering if the vaccinations are really necessary?
I am a US resident.
Thanks.
Aug 14th, 2010 | 06:44 AM
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If the CDC says so, I'd believe them. But I'd also visit a travel clinic, if you have one nearby, or your regular doctor if not.
Which ones did the CDC recommend? Lonely Planet says that WHO recommends diptheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella, polio and hep B.
Which ones did the CDC recommend? Lonely Planet says that WHO recommends diptheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella, polio and hep B.
Aug 14th, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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Thanks to both for the answers.
This is the link to CDC:
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/morocco.aspx
They recommend: Routine shots, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B,
Typhoid and Rabies.
I was not going to bother but I may get Hep A and Typhoid
which can be transmitted through food or water. I will
look for a travel clinic.
This is the link to CDC:
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/morocco.aspx
They recommend: Routine shots, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B,
Typhoid and Rabies.
I was not going to bother but I may get Hep A and Typhoid
which can be transmitted through food or water. I will
look for a travel clinic.
Aug 14th, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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Good plan, except I'd seriously consider Hep B s well. It's certainly not something you want to get, and wikipedia says: "However, at least 30% of reported hepatitis B among adults cannot be associated with an identifiable risk factor."
