I'm 14, and I'm leaving in about 2 weeks to help rebuild a school in Yogyakarta. Are there any injections or drugs I should have? Excluding malaria tablets...
Thanks x
2007-03-27 00:58:51 · 5 answers · asked by charlii 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yogyakarta is in Indonesia by the way. On the island of Central Java. And I only found out I was going a week ago.
2007-03-27 01:08:26 · update #1
You will need to check your immunisation status first, are you immunised against HepB etc previously? you will need immunisation against hep A at least but that should have happened earlier. You will also need prophylactic antibiotics against malaria and other common vector-born infections. Typically Doxycycline is used, but check with your local doctor as this class of antibiotics can affect teeth development in adolescents and probably will require a substitute (depending on local antibiotics guideline)
2007-03-27 02:54:15 · answer #1 · answered by Evil17 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know where this place is, but regardless you need to need to have begun vaccinations a month ago. I suggest you call your health clinic asap.
2007-03-27 01:05:17 · answer #2 · answered by tigerfly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want to go to Indonesia? It's full of nutters.
2007-03-27 01:12:09 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ Divine ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,check with your doctor he will tell you.Have a nice time.
2007-03-27 01:06:30 · answer #4 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest so, talk to your pediatrician.
2007-03-27 01:14:55 · answer #5 · answered by §†reet R¥dA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋