Tetanus and Hep A injections

[modtinbasher]

I'm off to Turkey in May, how long should I wait before having my Tetanus and Hep A vaccines?

Thanks

MTB

[gingernut]

You could have 'em now, and they will still be effective in May.

Latest you should wait is 10 days prior to travel, gives the antibodies time to form.:)

PS it's usually routine to give typhoid for Turkey, but opinions vary.

Most important advice is watch what your eating- no ice in the drinks, sealled bottled water, avoid handled uncooked fruit&veg, peel your own fruit, (cherries on the beach are a no no), piping hot cooked food etc.

You shouldn't have to pay for them if you visit your GP (usually), although this varies from practice to practice. Remember your hep a booster in 6 months.

If you require malaria drugs, (not usual for Turkey), you will have to pay the pharmacist.

[modtinbasher]

Thanks gingernut, so no extreme sweat then!

By the way, it was the MASTA Clinic (Govt sponsored private enterprise) that identified the Hep A, Tet and Malaria things.



MTB

[gingernut]

Ok mate, no probs, MASTA seems pretty reliable, but these "experts" tend to have a few minor disagreements 'bout exactly what's needed.

Main thing is have a good time!

If you get to Marmaris say hello to "the captain" (me and the lads circa 1992)

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