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My sister is going to the bahamas in two weeks. what vaccinations should she make sure she has gotten or had boosted before she goes? thanks.

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Dr. Cody Mead answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

CDC: Check out this link for the CDC recommendations:http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/the-bahamas I hope she has a great trip!

Answered 6/19/2015

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See below:: For full information, see the Centers for Disease page of recommendations for the Bahamas. http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/the-bahamas In brief, they advise: all normal childhood vaccinations and flu vaccine; Also Hepatitis A and Typhoid (now available as a series of 3 pills taken every other day). Special populations have add'l recommendations as listed. Bon Voyage!

Answered 6/19/2015

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Dr. Christian Mayaud answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Check CDC First: Always Check the CDC Website for the latest recommendations before Foreign Travel http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list For the Bahamas specifically check http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/the-bahamas?s_cid=ncezid-dgmq-travel-single-001

Answered 11/28/2017

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