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PGF
Joined: 27 Nov 2006
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 Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 4:33 pm Post subject: Vaccinations before going to Korea? |
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Did anyone go to the DR for any of these shots before traveling to SK?
I have not read anything stating they are required, but several sites recommend these vaccinations......
Whatcha think?
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South Korea (Republic of Korea)
Summary of recommendations:
All travelers should visit either their personal physician or a travel health clinic 4-8 weeks before departure.
Malaria: Prophylaxis with chloroquine is recommended for the demilitarized zone (DMZ) and for rural areas in the northern parts of Kyonggi and Kangwon provinces.
Vaccinations:
Hepatitis A
Recommended for all travelers
Typhoid
For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels
Japanese encephalitis
For long-term (>1 month) travelers to rural areas or travelers who may engage in extensive unprotected outdoor activities in rural areas, especially after dusk
Hepatitis B
For travelers who may have intimate contact with local residents, especially if visiting for more than 6 months
Rabies
For travelers who may have direct contact with animals and may not have access to medical care
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given
Tetanus-diphtheria
Revaccination recommended every 10 years
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rothkowitz
Joined: 27 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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I got a Hep jab before coming though I didn't follow up with a booster.
I think TB is something you might want to look into.Korea has a pretty high incidence of it and it's worsened by the amount of public hocking that goes on.
Expect to feel rundown at first as your body readjusts to general conditions |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 5:39 pm Post subject: Re: Vaccinations before going to Korea? |
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| PGF wrote: |
Did anyone go to the DR for any of these shots before traveling to SK?
I have not read anything stating they are required, but several sites recommend these vaccinations......
Whatcha think?
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South Korea (Republic of Korea)
Summary of recommendations:
All travelers should visit either their personal physician or a travel health clinic 4-8 weeks before departure.
Malaria: Prophylaxis with chloroquine is recommended for the demilitarized zone (DMZ) and for rural areas in the northern parts of Kyonggi and Kangwon provinces.
Vaccinations:
Hepatitis A
Recommended for all travelers
Typhoid
For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels
Japanese encephalitis
For long-term (>1 month) travelers to rural areas or travelers who may engage in extensive unprotected outdoor activities in rural areas, especially after dusk
Hepatitis B
For travelers who may have intimate contact with local residents, especially if visiting for more than 6 months
Rabies
For travelers who may have direct contact with animals and may not have access to medical care
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given
Tetanus-diphtheria
Revaccination recommended every 10 years
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I had Hep A and B, Japanese encephalitis and a booster for Tetanus-diphtheria.
Hep A can be gotten from veggies at a Kalbi fest or bad ice in a bar. J-E from mosquitos and tetanus by a simple cut or scratch from a rusty nail.
These are endemic here and it makes no sense to take the risk for no reason. The rest you can toss a coin. MMR you probably got in school, typhoid outbreaks are not common, and don't play with mad dogs and you can avoid rabies. |
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peregrine981
Joined: 25 Sep 2005
Location: Daegu
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| Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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| I got no vaccinations, and didn't get anything more than the usual cough. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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| peregrine981 wrote: |
| I got no vaccinations, and didn't get anything more than the usual cough. |
And only 5% of children in North America used to get polio prior to the 60's. Why then do we get polio vaccination without recourse as elementary school students. 95% of children were not affected.
Blind luck has nothing to do with common sense. If you are one of the unlucky few to get Hep then you can kiss your liver function goodbye. You only need the bad luck to get bitten once to get Japanese encephalitis.
Are you willing to gamble your future to save $40 (cost of a hep vaccine). I wish I was still young and invulnerable or perhaps more appropriately, young and foolish. |
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PGF
Joined: 27 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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I have no problem getting these vaccinations. I guess I'll call the Dr first thing Monday morning and set it up.
Thanks |
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Ginormousaurus
Joined: 27 Jul 2006
Location: 700 Ft. Pulpit
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| Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 2:48 am Post subject: |
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| I have gotten all of those vaccines. After it was done, it kind of seemed like overkill. But whatever, I contracted any of the aforementioned diseases. |
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Kimchieluver
Joined: 02 Mar 2005
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| Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 5:27 am Post subject: |
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| Get the Hep B once you are here. Use condoms at first, if the women let you. They can speed track it so the entire process is done in 3 months instead of 12. |
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