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I'm getting my flu and covid shots updated, any others I should ask for, with a planned trip to Greece in October?
Pneumococcal polysaccharide 23-valent is the last one that we had. One shot.I was at CVS the other day and they were telling me there is a new Pneumonia vaccine . Supposedly for new strains , even though I had the original . This is only one shot . Anyone know anything about this .
This happened to us in South Africa. No one seemed to care when we entered the county. Had the full complement of shots. Do not regret doing so.You do have to watch as things can change. For example we were advised at the last minute that Kenya required Yellow Fever vaccinations. Those are not a common thing in our market so we had some last-minute chasing around to do just to find someone who had the vaccine. Got to the Immigration/Customs entry point and nobody even asked about vaccinations. But you can't count on being lucky.
They've revised the RSV vaccine recommendations to 75 and older or 60-75 with certain conditions. Everyone should get annual flu vaccines and Covid vaccines unless contraindicated.Last year we got vaccinated for RSV as well as flu and Covid. I think all three are recommended for over 65 but YMMV.
Yellow fever vaccination is usually required based on where you have been. It is generally not recommended for people over 60. I have inquired about this to the APNP we are getting advice from for travel. She said no problem prescribing it to us for Africa travel but that could be for general good health.You do have to watch as things can change. For example we were advised at the last minute that Kenya required Yellow Fever vaccinations. Those are not a common thing in our market so we had some last-minute chasing around to do just to find someone who had the vaccine. Got to the Immigration/Customs entry point and nobody even asked about vaccinations. But you can't count on being lucky.
+100. Spent a lot of time in third world countries. My boss hurt his back in--of all places--Tokyo. They brought him to a hospital. For reasons unknown, they gave him a spinal. He was never was never able to walk again. Even in sophisticated countries like Japan, hospital care can be very iffy. I lived there and had heard horror stories.Remember, the requirements of the country you are visiting are to protect their citizens from you. Your concern should be how to protect yourself. I suggest you contact a travel physician/APNP. A consultation is not expensive and will include a lot of practical advice beyond just vaccine recommendations.
For example, she can help you think about an exit plan if you do get sick. In some parts of the world the worst thing that can happen if you get sick or injured is to be taken to a hospital! You should have a plan to get out ASAP to a country with good healthcare.
For this trip I have an Allianz plan that includes emergency evac, so I should be able to rely on their medical staff to determine where I'm going. For future trips I'll have the Chase Sapphire, so ditto.Remember, the requirements of the country you are visiting are to protect their citizens from you. Your concern should be how to protect yourself. I suggest you contact a travel physician/APNP. A consultation is not expensive and will include a lot of practical advice beyond just vaccine recommendations.
For example, she can help you think about an exit plan if you do get sick. In some parts of the world the worst thing that can happen if you get sick or injured is to be taken to a hospital! You should have a plan to get out ASAP to a country with good healthcare.
Have they decided if RSV is an annual or every other year vaccine yet? I read the CDC was supposed to announce in June, but cannot find anything definative.They've revised the RSV vaccine recommendations to 75 and older or 60-75 with certain conditions. Everyone should get annual flu vaccines and Covid vaccines unless contraindicated.