Some things I've learned:
Typhoid vaccine - Guards you against Typhoid Fever that can be spread through contaminated food or water. There are 2 options, an injection or a series of pills. Both need to be done 2 weeks BEFORE you leave. More details at http://www.cdc.gov/nczved/divisions/dfbmd/diseases/typhoid_fever/
Sadly, the water in Ecuador is not yet safe to drink so you need to be careful. Buy bottled water, avoid risky food and drink and remember: "Boil it, cook it, peel it, or forget it."
Yellow Fever Vaccine - Yellow fever is found in tropical areas in South America and many airlines will require you to have the vaccine before boarding the plane if you are traveling to at-risk areas (such as the Orient.) Call your airlines and check out this link http://www.cdc.gov/yellowfever/ to be sure. Twice we have been denied getting on a flight for not having it so they are very serious about it. You must bring the yellow fever card as proof (not a copy or picture of it) if it is required.
ASAP Take your family and vaccination cards to the health department and ask them what you are missing. With the nurse you can decide what your family needs depending on your travel itinerary. (Note: I have been able to get some vaccinations from our doctor's office, but always end up at the health department for typhoid and yellow fever.)
Typhoid vaccine - Guards you against Typhoid Fever that can be spread through contaminated food or water. There are 2 options, an injection or a series of pills. Both need to be done 2 weeks BEFORE you leave. More details at http://www.cdc.gov/nczved/divisions/dfbmd/diseases/typhoid_fever/
Sadly, the water in Ecuador is not yet safe to drink so you need to be careful. Buy bottled water, avoid risky food and drink and remember: "Boil it, cook it, peel it, or forget it."
Yellow Fever Vaccine - Yellow fever is found in tropical areas in South America and many airlines will require you to have the vaccine before boarding the plane if you are traveling to at-risk areas (such as the Orient.) Call your airlines and check out this link http://www.cdc.gov/yellowfever/ to be sure. Twice we have been denied getting on a flight for not having it so they are very serious about it. You must bring the yellow fever card as proof (not a copy or picture of it) if it is required.
ASAP Take your family and vaccination cards to the health department and ask them what you are missing. With the nurse you can decide what your family needs depending on your travel itinerary. (Note: I have been able to get some vaccinations from our doctor's office, but always end up at the health department for typhoid and yellow fever.)
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