Author Topic: Injections for Holiday (Read 6670 times)

tiddly winks · « **on:** January 20, 2010, 17:57:17 PM »

My darling mother has just informed me that we're due injections in February for our holiday in Calis in July.

I got one last year (and it took a LOT of persuasion) and this year I have an option.

Do I actually need one?

Scunner · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2010, 18:08:43 PM »

nichola · « **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2010, 18:10:14 PM »

Check this link for more details - summary below... and more info on how to get 25 year protection from Hepatitis A

http://www.traveldoctor.info/vaccinations/turkey.33.html

Turkey - Less than 1 month

by a journey to Turkey on less than 1 month recommend protection against the following infections:

Recommended vaccinations Starting
Diphtheria 1 day
Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis) 1 week
Tetanus 1 day

marytheresa · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2010, 19:36:26 PM »

I completely agree with Keith No!!:D

Old Daffodil · « **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2010, 19:47:04 PM »

Why do you think it is not necessary to vaccinate against these diseases?

Local clinics will vaccinate against Tetanus if you buy the vaccine in the chemists here, it is about 7 lira. In Ovacik there is a clinic on the left as you enter the village. Some chemists will also vaccinate for you if they have a person qualified working there.

Stepping on a nail or getting a scratch from a rose bush are enough to cause Tetanus.

Why not do some research on what the consequences are of catching it?

tiddly winks · « **Reply #5 on:** January 20, 2010, 20:43:39 PM »

Nichola - thanks for the info, I will take it into mind

Daffodil - Stupid as it may sound to some, I cannot stand needles. Thats why I don't want to get it done.

Chinook · « **Reply #6 on:** January 20, 2010, 20:45:45 PM »

Everybody whether in Turkey , UK or anywhere else in the world should have anti tetanus injections.

Old Daffodil · « **Reply #7 on:** January 20, 2010, 20:47:39 PM »

I can understand that very well. As I say though,research what happens if you do contract Tetanus . An injection is over in a matter of seconds and maybe a friend would come along with you for support.Think of something nice when it is happening like running along Calis beach!
If you had a daughter you would want her to be safe I am sure.
Lovex

Jenny1 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 20, 2010, 20:51:07 PM »

when I first visited Turkey 16 years ago, I was paranoid about everything as I was taking my children on my own. Off we all trotted to the surgery for our jabs, my son, 12 at the time was 1st. One jab in his bum! He screamed, my 4 year old daughter went hysterical! I quietly asked the doctor whether she would make her children have injections for Turkey, she said no. That was enough for me, home we went!
My son was quite peed off at the time though!!

starman™ · « **Reply #9 on:** January 20, 2010, 20:54:46 PM »

What injections do I need to be able to visit the UK? Never needed to take one here or take one when I went to Jamaica and Haiti last month.

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