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Shots / meds recommended for Mentawais

Submitted by Steve0 on Mon, 07/22/2019 - 14:44

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 Monday, 22 Jul 2019 at 2:44pm

Hi all

I'm heading to Mentawais for my first trip.

Any shots etc I should be getting before I go?

Any tips for medical things to take as well much appreciated

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thermalben commented Monday, 22 Jul 2019 at 4:02pm

Boat or land based?

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Steve0 commented Monday, 22 Jul 2019 at 4:37pm

Land based

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indo-dreaming commented Monday, 22 Jul 2019 at 5:16pm

Probably best to go see a Doctor for advise.

But yeah generally if going to a developed country you should have certain shots updated Hep A, Typhoid, Tetanus etc.

Being on land might put you at more risk than a boat but you can still get a rusty gaff in your leg etc.

Not that i take my own advice, i cant remember when i got my last shots....

As for malaria, id be more worried about getting dengue fever in Padang these days.

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Steve0 commented Wednesday, 24 Jul 2019 at 1:35pm

Thanks Indo

I'm going to give Malaria tablets a miss and just try to avoid getting bitten.

It's been 10 years since I've had any typhoid/tetanus/hep shots... is it a ludicrous suggestion to not top up any? Or just a little foolish?

Ie is there a high likelihood I'll get something if I don't boost up?

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udo commented Wednesday, 24 Jul 2019 at 3:32pm

See your Doc..10 yrs no Tetanus your due
Get the shots ...Take Doxycycline with you..and Broad Spectrum Antibiotic ...and Maxalon.

i dont care if youre DC purple cunt

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Steve0 commented Friday, 26 Jul 2019 at 3:07pm

Thanks for the kick up the arse, I'll go get my shots!

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udo commented Friday, 26 Jul 2019 at 3:17pm

Gd cos supposedly not getting reccomended Vaccinations for certain areas can void your travel ins..

i dont care if youre DC purple cunt

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Robin Masters commented Saturday, 27 Jul 2019 at 9:46pm

Doxy cycline for sure. Those mozzies can really mess with you. I also take an anti inflammatory with me and hydrolite . I’ve never had trouble with the doxy’s. I just smash myself with sunscreen and take it at night.