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        Shots / meds recommended for Mentawais

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        Wax On
        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 Monday, 22 Jul 2019 at 4:02pm

        Boat or land based?

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        Steve0 Monday, 22 Jul 2019 at 4:37pm

        Land based

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        indo-dreaming 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 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 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.

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        Steve0 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 Friday, 26 Jul 2019 at 3:17pm

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

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        Robin Masters 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.

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