Immunizations for Roatan vacation?
 

We're going to Roatan in March. What shots do we need? Do most tourists take the Malaria pills? What about Hepatitis C shots? Has anyone had problems with these?
Lucy

Here's the link to the CDC site and their recommendations:
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationHonduras.aspx

No such thing as shots against Hepatitis C (unfortunately). Hepatitis A can be contracted from food and water. It's endemic in Central America, I wouldn't travel there without being immunized.

Hepatitis B is transmitted by blood and sexual contact. You might think you won't be exposed, but would you not help a child who scraped his/her knee? That's all it takes.

Adults can get a combo shot of Hep A and B. I'm not sure if it's a series of two or three injections. You already won't have time to complete the series, but you'll get about 85% protection (at least against Hep A) after one.

Bottom line is, consult with a travel clinic, get all the information, and decide how much of a chance you're willing to take.

Malaria: Prophylaxis with chloroquine is recommended for all areas below 1000 m (3281 ft) and for Roatán and other Bay Islands

Vaccinations:Hepatitis A
Recommended for all travelers
Typhoid Recommended for all travelers

Hep B only if INTIMATE local contact

www.mdtravelhealth.com