2006-06-24 09:07:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Other - Asia Pacific
first of all I would say don't listen to that loverboy answer he is talking crap crap crap... I go to HK a lot and it's great ther eis no racism there at all... how long are you going for? are you going to be sexually active there withthe locals? if not then the hepatitus is a waste of time as is the jap enchapl;itis b... it'll cost you 120 quid anyway from your gp... get the free ones if youhave to just take some insect repellent with deet don't bother with malaria tbs unless youare going to go inot country areas they don't have it there.. I bloody well live here have done for three years... malaria tabs can make you ill anyway so really ruin a holiday
2006-06-26 01:06:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really need to ask a question like this to a medical professional. However, I have travelled there myself and did not get any innoculations. It is a western country with no threat of disease.
2006-06-24 19:59:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There cocroaches everywhere, i wouldnt advise anybody to go to Hong Kong especially all the racism going up there. Got back a week ago. DO NOT go you will regret it. Make changes to destination.
2006-06-24 16:13:14 · answer #3 · answered by loverboy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your doctor or go on web. Certainly tetanus and flu shots. Center for Disease Control can advise. i love Hong Kong.
2006-06-26 19:15:07 · answer #4 · answered by MAGGIENICE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Recommended Vaccinations and Preventive Medications
The following vaccines may be recommended for your travel to East Asia. Discuss your travel plans and personal health with a health-care provider to determine which vaccines you will need.
* Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Transmission of hepatitis A virus can occur through direct person-to-person contact; through exposure to contaminated water, ice, or shellfish harvested in contaminated water; or from fruits, vegetables, or other foods that are eaten uncooked and that were contaminated during harvesting or subsequent handling.
* Hepatitis B, especially if you might be exposed to blood or body fluids (for example, health-care workers), have sexual contact with the local population, or be exposed through medical treatment. Hepatitis B vaccine is now recommended for all infants and for children ages 11–12 years who did not receive the series as infants.
* Japanese encephalitis, if you plan to visit rural farming areas and under special circumstances, such as a known outbreak of Japanese encephalitis.
* Malaria: if you are traveling to a malaria-risk area in this region, see your health care provider for a prescription antimalarial drug. For details concerning risk and preventive medications, see Malaria Information for Travelers to East Asia.
* Rabies, if you might have extensive unprotected outdoor exposure in rural areas, such as might occur during camping, hiking, or bicycling, or engaging in certain occupational activities.
* Typhoid, particularly if you are visiting developing countries in this region. Typhoid fever can be contracted through contaminated drinking water or food, or by eating food or drinking beverages that have been handled by a person who is infected. Large outbreaks are most often related to fecal contamination of water supplies or foods sold by street vendors
* As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria and measles.
2006-06-24 16:13:35 · answer #5 · answered by penpallermel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your gp will help you.
2006-06-24 16:12:13 · answer #6 · answered by scooby.doo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
surely they'll tell you at the travel agents ????????????????
2006-06-24 16:15:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋