Anonymous
03/13/2015 13:00
Subject: Typhoid Vaccine for Caribbean Travel
The typhoid vaccine can only be administered to children over 2 years old.
Anonymous
03/13/2015 12:54
Subject: Typhoid Vaccine for Caribbean Travel
Look at CDC website...but an all inclusive, probably not.
Anonymous
03/13/2015 11:01
Subject: Typhoid Vaccine for Caribbean Travel
You should ask the pediatrician.
Anonymous
03/13/2015 06:51
Subject: Typhoid Vaccine for Caribbean Travel
I would. You don't know the health status of the person preparing your meals.
Anonymous
03/12/2015 14:32
Subject: Typhoid Vaccine for Caribbean Travel
CDC Website (which it looks like you referred to, since you said "adventurous" eating) says:
You can get typhoid through contaminated food or water in Jamaica. CDC recommends this vaccine for most travelers, especially if you are staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or if you are an adventurous eater.
I would not since you are staying at an all-inclusive. But as another PP said, check with your pediatrician about your kids.
You can get typhoid through contaminated food or water in Jamaica. CDC recommends this vaccine for most travelers, especially if you are staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or if you are an adventurous eater.
I would not since you are staying at an all-inclusive. But as another PP said, check with your pediatrician about your kids.
Anonymous
03/12/2015 13:40
Subject: Typhoid Vaccine for Caribbean Travel
I got it for Asia, but I figured the CDC knew what it was talking about, and I'd rather not be worried about that particular disease if and when I got sick. I would get it for all family members unless you have strong reasons not to.
Anonymous
03/12/2015 13:03
Subject: Re:Typhoid Vaccine for Caribbean Travel
Looks like the side effects are very mild, and the disease is pretty scary (1% of people who get it and are treated will die). I'd say go for it.
Anonymous
03/12/2015 12:57
Subject: Re:Typhoid Vaccine for Caribbean Travel
I've been to Jamaica twice now with my kids (and my brother and his kids), and none of us have ever gotten a typhoid shot.
Anonymous
03/12/2015 12:43
Subject: Typhoid Vaccine for Caribbean Travel
I'm weighing the same question for Nicaragua.
Anonymous
03/12/2015 12:42
Subject: Re:Typhoid Vaccine for Caribbean Travel
I haven't ever done the Typhoid vaccine for travel to a tropical country -- been taking both kids to SE Asia since they were infants.
It's up to you, but not strictly necessary in your case, sounds like. Ask your doctor if you're not sure.
It's up to you, but not strictly necessary in your case, sounds like. Ask your doctor if you're not sure.
Anonymous
03/12/2015 12:40
Subject: Typhoid Vaccine for Caribbean Travel
I think chicamonga disease is more of a threat. and the no-see-ums would also be a bigger worry.
Anonymous
03/12/2015 10:58
Subject: Typhoid Vaccine for Caribbean Travel
I can see how this seems unnecessary, but I'd err on the side of caution for my kids. I'd get the shots.
Anonymous
03/12/2015 10:52
Subject: Typhoid Vaccine for Caribbean Travel
We didn't have to get the Typhoid vaccine for Jamaica. (Although we did, and have, for Thailand)
Anonymous
03/12/2015 10:51
Subject: Typhoid Vaccine for Caribbean Travel
Um, no.
Anonymous
03/12/2015 10:50
Subject: Typhoid Vaccine for Caribbean Travel
We are planning a trip to a resort in Jamaica. It's all inclusive, and we don't plan on any exotic side trips or "adventurous" eating. DC are 1 and 4. Should we bother getting the CDC-recommended typhoid vaccine? It is $90 a piece and insurance does not cover it.
TIA.
TIA.