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Aussiecam · 02-20-2011, 11:28 PM

Hi Everyone,

Well the time has finally arrived and in just 2 and a half months i will be touching down in Aruba with my canadian friends Letitia and Richie for a fun filled week at the Westin, !!!! (may 14 to 21)

Before i depart though i was wondering, Although i notice Aruba seems to be free of most tropical diseases should i still be looking at getting immunised/going on a tablet course for things such as: Hep A, Typhoid, Dengue Fever etc?

or are these pretty rare occurences and not something to be worried about? Part of the reason i ask too is mosquitos seem to LOVE me! Say i'm standing in a group of 5 other people, guaranteed they'll forget everyone else and practically dive onto me! ARGH!!!!!!! Even if i wear bug spray!!

ANy advice would be much appreciated! As i'm thinking i should make a dr appt if so within the next week!

Cheers

Cameron

*Arubalisa* · 02-20-2011, 11:49 PM

As someone who contracted Hep A while traveling within the U.S. prior to the availability of the vaccine, I can vouch it is always a good idea. And not an illness you would wish on an enemy. Hepatitis vaccine is about all you need. More info:

health precautions?

Hep A vaccination

Aussiecam · 03-01-2011, 02:06 AM

Thanks Lisa, sorry to hear you contracted hep a, but glad you recovered ok! as we are also going to curaçao I think I will get typhoid vaccine as well, better safe than sorry hey?

Going to see my doctor tomorrow!

Cheers

Cameron

*Arubalisa* · 05-02-2011, 10:22 AM

Vaccines: Preparing For Your Trip to Aruba

02-20-2011, 11:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Aussiecam Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 28	Immunisations Hi Everyone, Well the time has finally arrived and in just 2 and a half months i will be touching down in Aruba with my canadian friends Letitia and Richie for a fun filled week at the Westin, !!!! (may 14 to 21) Before i depart though i was wondering, Although i notice Aruba seems to be free of most tropical diseases should i still be looking at getting immunised/going on a tablet course for things such as: Hep A, Typhoid, Dengue Fever etc? or are these pretty rare occurences and not something to be worried about? Part of the reason i ask too is mosquitos seem to LOVE me! Say i'm standing in a group of 5 other people, guaranteed they'll forget everyone else and practically dive onto me! ARGH!!!!!!! Even if i wear bug spray!! ANy advice would be much appreciated! As i'm thinking i should make a dr appt if so within the next week! Cheers Cameron Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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02-20-2011, 11:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	As someone who contracted Hep A while traveling within the U.S. prior to the availability of the vaccine, I can vouch it is always a good idea. And not an illness you would wish on an enemy. Hepatitis vaccine is about all you need. More info: health precautions? Hep A vaccination Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

03-01-2011, 02:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Aussiecam Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 28	Re: vaccines Thanks Lisa, sorry to hear you contracted hep a, but glad you recovered ok! as we are also going to curaçao I think I will get typhoid vaccine as well, better safe than sorry hey? Going to see my doctor tomorrow! Cheers Cameron Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-02-2011, 10:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	Vaccines: Preparing For Your Trip to Aruba Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba