South Africa Trip 2019 - Part I - Immunizations
SOUTH AFRICA TRIP 2019 - Part I of series - Travel has changed in the last couple of years with the destinations people are choosing to visit and what people want to experience when they go away. Today you will find millennials, generation x and baby boomers, all seem to be moving away from the all-inclusive vacations and taking on more adventurous journeys.
What differs with the All-inclusive vacations to the more adventurous trips, is you can no longer rely on taking that last minute trip. You now need to put more planning and preparation into that scheduled trip. Also these types of trips tend to need more time off work and generally are a bit more expensive.
We begin our series with the preparation necessary and the immunizations you will need for your destination as well as any prescription medications you may need to have on hand for your trip.
The ground work is done, you have researched your trip, check that you can get travel insurance, booked your trip and have your itinerary in hand. Now check with your travel agent, physician or travel clinic as to the necessary vaccines and medications that you will need for this trip. Taking care of this about 2 months before you leave, will give you more than enough time to make sure your body has time to develop the immunity to the disease. Also some of the vaccines can leave you feeling unwell, so give yourself enough time to get over these side effects should that arise.
The trip to South Africa and especially if you will be doing any of their safari trips you will need to make sure that you are up to date or will require these vaccines.
Tetanus - update every 10 years - Prevents Tetanae Bacterium - if cut or bitten, and breaks the skin.
Hepatitis A - taken alone or in combination with Hepatitis B - Twinrix - Series of 3 vaccines over 6 months. But 1st 2 taken a month apart will give you immunity for trip. #3 vaccine is to provide lifetime immunity.
Typhoid - takes 14 days for full immunity - either an injection or 4 pills taken over one week every other day.
Dukoral - oral vaccine you drink 2 weeks before departure for gastrointestinal/stomach to prevent cholera, e-coli and other intestinal related diseases.
Malarone - reduce your chances of getting malaria, especially during your safari trip. Taken before, during and the return from your trip.
Antibiotic - get a prescription for stomach upset that can be taken while away if you develop any stomach upset.
The most important facts to take from this article though, is to check with a medical travel professional who can give you the up to date information, vaccines, medications and guidelines.
Most of these vaccinations will cost you additional fees. So factor that into your overall travel budget.
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