Yellow Fever Vaccine for Iguazu?
Aug 21st, 2005, 12:36 PM
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Yellow Fever Vaccine for Iguazu?
My husband and I will be honeymooning in BsAs in early September. We are considering a trip to Iguazu Falls, but have a question about the Yellow Fever vaccine.
We know the vaccine is "recommended," but at $90 a pop, is it really necessary given the risk is very low? Any comments/opinions?
We know the vaccine is "recommended," but at $90 a pop, is it really necessary given the risk is very low? Any comments/opinions?
Aug 21st, 2005, 01:39 PM
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The vaccine is pretty reliable (nearly 100% effective for ten years), but has a nasty side effect for folks > 60 yo and folks with "thymus" problems - a YF like reaction with a high mortality.
That said, I was immunized in 1973, but not when I went to the Darien (Pananma) in 2003. We used Ultrathon and were not bothered by mosquitoes during the latter adventure.
M
That said, I was immunized in 1973, but not when I went to the Darien (Pananma) in 2003. We used Ultrathon and were not bothered by mosquitoes during the latter adventure.
M
