Kate

Thanks for getting in touch.

Unfortunately, I am unable to advise on medical requirements, I advise everybody to consult their GP as they will know what is and isn't required, sorry I can't be more help,

Kindest,

Ben

I am going to Vietnam and Cambodia add on in March 2013. Ben is quite right from his point of view to advise to see your GP practice nurse. As a recently retired senior nurse (now non practicing) here are my thoughts. All my "personal comments" below are based on the Fit for travel website.

- Ideally see your practice nurse at least 6 weeks before travel.

- Have a look at the website - "Fit for travel" and look up the country

you will be visiting. I do this for every holiday abroad.

- On this website it suggests to be up to date with your Tetanus &

diphtheria. We should all have a booster dose every 10 years as an

adult anyway.

- Hepatitis A is recommended - If you have a vaccination for this

holiday and a follow up vaccination in one year after the first - this will

then keep you covered for the next 20 years I believe.

- Typhoid is recommended - it only lasts about 3 years.

- I am taking some Malarone - antimalarial tablets to cover the time on

the Mekong Delta going into Cambodia by boat.

- Japanese B encephalitis is more of a problem from May - October

during the rainy season so I have not had this.

- If you are not doing the Cambodia add on you wont need to use

Malaria tabs.

I'm now up to date with my vaccinations. But just be aware that no vaccination offers 100% cover.

Hope this helps

Maggie

All the best,

Bob

I am doing the 3 April tour. Nomad Clinic considered our destinations and said that I needed Hep A and typhoid. My tetanus is up to date.

Roy

Jaya

Hi

I am doing the 3 April tour. Nomad Clinic considered our destinations and said that I needed Hep A and typhoid. My tetanus is up to date.

Roy

Hello Roy, I am also doing the 3 of April tour and found your post on vaccinations a great help.