Author: Jennifer White (107.31.150.---)
Date: 03-26-11 18:26
Huh, if you check the CDC website, it is actually recommended to anyone traveling to the Caribbean, especially to rural areas. I'm a family doctor who does some travel medicine, and I never would have thought of this for PR, even Culebra. I just got back from culebra and I very much doubt you could get typhoid there. It's spread through food and water contaminated with infected solid human waste.
FYI, the vaccine is usually given as a series of oral tablets. Doctors don't give it in the office and don't make money off it. We're not all money grubbers, a few of us are actually trying to offer what's best for our patients. I think your doc was trying to do the same.
I absolutely would be up to date on your tetanus vaccine which is due every 10 years. Enjoy your trip, I loved it there and hopefully will be heading back next year!
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