I want to migrate to west Africa GHANA but i'm not sure if my 8 month old son is old enough to go yet.
2006-11-01 06:12:11 · 11 answers · asked by Gossip81 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Go to this site http://www.cdc.gov/travel/wafrica.htm#vaccines. Call your ped and ask whether an 8 month old can tolerate the various inoculations listed. I'm not a doctor but I've traveled in the 3rd world and taken mefloquine to combat malaria and know that children under 2 are not supposed to take it. Frankly, I think he's too young given the variety of west African diseases that you can not protect him against with vaccines.
2006-11-01 08:34:43 · answer #1 · answered by TwinsDad 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can migrate within reason anywhere in the world at any age just make sure that you have all got your shots and anything else you may need before you go.
Consult your doctor to make sure your sun is old enough to cope with all the different meds you will all have to take before and after you get to Ghana.
2006-11-01 06:22:33 · answer #2 · answered by debs1701 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My nieces went (2 yrs. and 5 yrs.) but they had to get a special shot. I think it was for something called Yellow Fever. It was an ordeal to get the vaccination as many offices do not even have it. Since he is so young, see the doc and follow his recommendations.
2006-11-01 07:01:10 · answer #3 · answered by Christabelle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is old enough. just check with the dr. to see if he needs any shots before he goes. some 3d world countries have diseases that we don't have. when u get there and if u formula feed, use the bottled water to make it. bring a thermometer, baby motrin or tylenol or some kind of overthe counter medication. your dr. number and all sorts of numbers to call in case of emergency and questions.
enjoy your trip
2006-11-01 06:20:14 · answer #4 · answered by Miki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is old enough... But his body isnt...Babies have weaker bodies and the imune system... And africa... Uno... many diseses and stuff. Maybe you should wait until he is around 3-5 year-ish
2006-11-01 06:20:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you make sure all his vacinations are up to date and see if he can have the Maleria vacination sure!! Just don't give him the water unless it's bottled or boiled (don't boil for more than 1 min it is just as dangeous).
2006-11-01 06:18:02 · answer #6 · answered by Jody 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait until all immunizations are complete that Continent has diseases we've beat here after that do what you think is best but why leave thi country it may not be perfect but its better than the rest...good luck
2006-11-01 06:23:53 · answer #7 · answered by joe h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would talk to his doctor, there are many diseases and viruses we do not have in the US, see if he is old enough for the vaccines.
2006-11-01 06:16:02 · answer #8 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who ever you are no place is safe. but somethings you have to work out with God before working it out with man. no place is safe anymore. but a better life you can give him in america. what does your soul tell you to do? sometimes change can be good
2006-11-01 06:24:22 · answer #9 · answered by shelly 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I WOULD RECCOMEND YOU WAIT UNTIL HE IS OLDER BECAUSE WHEN YOU GO TO AFRICA YOU HAVE TO TAKE MALERIA TABLETS AND HAVE ALL MANNER OF VACCINATIONS WHICH BABIES CANNOT HAVE. IF I WERE YOU I WOULD VISIT YOUR DOCTOR WHO WILL TELL YOU ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW.
2006-11-01 06:18:21 · answer #10 · answered by adams girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋