"Alan S" wrote in message
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> Hi All
>
> I'm in the process of planning a world trip that includes
> Chile, Peru, Mexico (maybe Guatemala) and Brazil in Latin
> America. Later it will continue to Egypt, India, Thailand
> and Cambodia.
>
> In reading the various WHO sites I'm getting a little
> confused with the different shots requirements for each of
> the South American countries.
>
> I have a medical condition which means I cannot accept live
> virus innoculations; nor should I expose myself
> unnecessarily to mosquito-borne (or similar) disease.
>
> I'd appreciate it if anyone who has personal knowledge of
> the type of shots, if any, needed for those countries and
> whether any of the shots are "live" could offer advice.
>
> Cheers, Alan, Australia
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Depending how much time you spend in the lowlands, you will need malaria
shots/pills. Get a Hepatitus shot, as if you ever have to go to a doctor or
hospital, the sanitation may not be the best, and there may be blood you are
exposed to (Quote from my travel doctor). Get a Tetanus booster if yours is
out of date. Is about all you really need.
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