Travel Vaccinations Cdc
What are the minimum you should get vaccinations for travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to pick up an adopted child?
I will stay in the city for 7 days, likely in the Hilton. I know that the CDC has recommendations, but I've heard of people receiving much less than what they want. Anyone know what minimally essential? I do not like the idea of filling my body with all vaccines, but then, who wants to collect the hepatitis or other diseases for lack of a vaccine. We will be visiting various orphanages and is likely to have close contact with children. Thanks.
I work in international aid and development and have lived and worked in Ethiopia and Eritrea before. If you are mainly going to Addis book at the Hilton, which is not necessary because everything is not exposed. Malaria is usually common at lower altitudes so you could just use spray and maintain strong long sleeves, etc. Malarone is better to take short trips (one pill per day instead others who are weekly and take longer to use), but can be costly. I'd recommend hepatitis A / B combined (good for any international travel) and tetanus. Hepatitis A is a common mistake and can actually damage your liver over time. Tetanus is good (you may not need reinforcement from adults still can be given every ten years ...) You can take typhoid, but is not as reliable as a journey so short, it is likely that is not captured. Cholera is present (although not likely to be exposed), but the vaccine is virtually useless because it is not really necessary. Rabies - you are not likely to be bitten by a dog (and if so, you can always get that treatment). I have to go to Med service for each international trip to do to check what vaccinations or medication I need so I learned a lot about what you really need versus what is recommended. The key is what your exposure. If you are going to be digging wells in a rural village and eat local food and drink you can not wash, etc, would need a few more shots, but his stay in the capital in a decent hotel and probably in the office building, hospital, orphanage, their exposure is much less to worry about. I would recommend to be careful with bottled water (Make sure it is actually closed), and if you have a sensitive stomach skin, / cooking fruits and vegetables. Good luck on the journey to adoption.
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