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Does traveling to dominican republic require any shot?

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Dr. Marybeth Lambe answered

Specializes in Travel Medicine

Possibly: What vaccines have you had in your life; where you are going exactly in country?. 1. Td or tdap w/in 10 years 2. Mmr if born post 1956 ; check if have had 2 doses 3. Hepatitis a --protection from food born illness. 4. Typhoid vaccine if eating beyond major hotels. Malaria coverage: for all areas (including resort areas) except cities of santiago ; santo domingo 5.See travel specialist to discuss.

Answered 10/14/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dominican Republic: Are you up to date on regular immunizations? Although the Dominican Republic is not requiring particular vaccines - some are recommended. REF: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/clinician/none/dominican-republic

Answered 10/15/2017

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