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Is Hepatitis A Vaccine Necessary Before Travelling?
Question: Hi, I'm going to XXXXXXX from US, do you recommend me to take Hepatitis A vaccine, since it can spread from food and water ...
Brief Answer:
Yes, that is great advice. Make sure you get vaccinated.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
Getting vaccinated is a great way to go as you are visiting a less developed nation with poor sanitary conditions. Hepatitis A is spread through poor hygiene measures. If you are not yet vaccinated, you are at high risk and would benefit most from this. Make sure you get this one time shot and follow through before departure. Also, if you have not been vaccinated against tetanus, hepatitis B, pneumococcus and Meningitis, please kindly request them. It will he helpful to also get the vaccine against cholera and typhoid fever, too.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Yes, that is great advice. Make sure you get vaccinated.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
Getting vaccinated is a great way to go as you are visiting a less developed nation with poor sanitary conditions. Hepatitis A is spread through poor hygiene measures. If you are not yet vaccinated, you are at high risk and would benefit most from this. Make sure you get this one time shot and follow through before departure. Also, if you have not been vaccinated against tetanus, hepatitis B, pneumococcus and Meningitis, please kindly request them. It will he helpful to also get the vaccine against cholera and typhoid fever, too.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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