Question 1

how do i know if i need vaccines for dominican republic?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On what vaccines you have already had in your life ; where you are going exactly in country. 
1. Td or tdap w/in 10 years
2. Mmr if born post1956 ; uncertain if have had 2 doses.
3. Hepatitis a --protect against food born illness. 
4. Typhoid if eating beyond major hotels.
Malaria coverage:  for all areas (including resort areas) except cities of santiago ; santo domingo
5.See travel specialist.

Question 2

what vaccines do i need to get before i travel to the dominican republic?

Accepted Answer

Up to date info: The Center for Disease Control operates a website that is updated for the changing vaccine requirements of world travel. If you go to www.cdc.gov/travel you can find the updated requirements for any location.

Question 3

i will be travel to the dominican republic, do i need any vaccines before doing so?

Accepted Answer

Likely: You may need vaccines, especially if you are eating off the beaten path. May need typhoid if it has been over 2 years since the killed shot vaccine or 5 years since the live oral form. Have you had the hepatitis a series? Up to date on tdap, mmr--vaccines? Besides vaccines-all parts of that country have malaria risk--except the cities of santiago and santo domingo. See a travel doctor.

Question 4

what vaccines do i need to get before i travel to thr central african republic?

Accepted Answer

Up to date info: The Center for Disease Control operates a website that is updated for the changing vaccine requirements of world travel. If you go to www.cdc.gov/travel you can find the updated requirements for any location.

Question 5

are there toxians in vaccines?

Accepted Answer

No: There are no toxins, but there are additives and preservatives that are claimed to be harmless to humans in the concentrations used.

Question 6

what are the benefits of vaccines?

Accepted Answer

Prevent desease: some of the desease s in the past were so severe it gave a lot of mortality and morbidity
measles-gave encephalitis
polio gave paralysis
tetanus  and pertusiss gave issues with bad and prolonged illnesses
vaccines succeeded in preventing thenso you don't see these deseases.
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Question 7

what is your philosophy on vaccines?

Accepted Answer

Slow schedule.: I support a slower vaccine schedule and find that my patients have fewer issues. This is a subject best discussed face to face and one on one to really address all your questions and concerns.

Question 8

which vaccines are absolutely necessary?

Accepted Answer

Confusing question: Which deadly or disabling diseases are you willing to risk.The recommended set are what are available that are proven to work with minimal if any risk. The youngest infants are often at the greatest risk from these diseases.They are not offered until the kid is old enough to benefit from them.You can find info at healthy children.org or the CDC site.

Question 9

how could you compare salk and sabin vaccines?

Accepted Answer

Polio vaccines: Both stop polio. Salk vaccine is made of killed virus.  No one can get sick from it but it does not confer immunity to the gut. It is given by injection.  Sabin is a live vaccine.  There is a one in a million chance of getting polio from the vaccine.  No needle, just swallow. Those around you are will be infected by the virus and also get protected.  The gut protected. Better but rare complication

Question 10

is vaccine important?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They can save your child's life from life threatening preventable illnesses.

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