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Old Jul 5th, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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Are any vaccinations needed for travel to Italy for myself,husband and children?
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Old Jul 5th, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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No triptime. I don't think it matters where you live either. Italy is a very civilized country in Western Europe not a Third World Country.
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Old Jul 5th, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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thank you. We are coming from the US.
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Old Jul 5th, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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OK, no you do not need any special vaccinations triptime. I would suggest everyone have a tetnus shot every ten years, just in case they get a cut from something on a beach or whatever but that is true even if you were just staying in the US. Actually I read recently some medical people think a tetnus shot should be given something like every 7 years..but your doctor could advise you about that. Anyway, you do not need any special vaccinations to travel to Italy. Have a wonderful time!
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Old Jul 6th, 2008 | 03:54 AM
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Depending on where you are going in Italy, and what your preference is in food, I would consider asking your doctor about Hepatitis A which can be a problem in Southern Italy with shellfish.
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