Anyone have any suggestions for vaccines to get before entering the U.K.? So far...menangitis, flu shot...others?
2006-11-26 18:35:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
Lol! No!
Get a flu shot if you like, and it's always worth being up top date on anti-tetnus for any country, but the UK is one of the least risky places you could visit. BSE has maybe killed ten people in twenty years and is gone from the UK, you have more chance of being struck by lighting in the US.
My friend's wife died of some tropical disease she picked up in the US, my brother has permanent damage from Lymes disease that he got in Yosemite, NP.
(below) the US is advising HEP-A and B? I saw two cases of HEP-A in 35 years, both when I was about 12, two brothers. The only other case I have heard of is my current boss who caught it in Bolivia.
2006-11-26 18:51:59 · answer #1 · answered by Chris H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the previous caller...see your doctor, she may know of other precautions you should take.
Here are some general medical preparatory guidelines from the Center for Disease Control's website:
See your doctor at least 4–6 weeks before your trip to allow time for shots to take effect. If it is less than 4 weeks before you leave, you should still see your doctor. It might not be too late to get your shots or medications as well as other information about how to protect yourself from illness and injury while traveling.
The following vaccines may be recommended for your travel to Western Europe. 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. You are not at increased risk in Northern, Western, and Southern Europe, including the Mediterranean regions of Italy and Greece.
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.
As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria.
See the referenced website for even more useful info before traveling.
Enjoy your trip!
2006-11-26 18:53:22 · answer #2 · answered by All who wonder are not lost 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No you don't need vaccines. we're not a 3rd world country. there is no need for a meningitis vaccine as we're not all walking around with menningitis. There's nothing that can do you any harm over here. jst come over and enjoy
2006-11-27 01:38:59 · answer #3 · answered by fel t 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to see your local gp and they will give you the best advise for your current health situation.
2006-11-26 18:42:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No you don't need anything
2006-11-26 23:44:26 · answer #5 · answered by BOO! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋