Immunizations for Sipidan

[Michellevaliton]

Im traveling to Sipidan, wondering if yall know of what special immunizations I need.

 

[_Bella_]

The Centers for Disease Control is the best place to get accurate up to date recommendations.
Try this site where recommendations are given mid way down the page:
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/seasia.htm

 

[gabyne]

If you're only going to Sipadan and not into the jungle you should be fine with the "standard" tropical immunization like typhoid and hepatitis A and B. And of course the normal immunizations like Polio and Diphteria-Tetanus.

If you plan to do some jungle trekking, you might need protection against Malaria (stand-by medicine, I guess). But better ask a specialist, just to be secure.

Have fun!

Gaby

 

[jiveturkey]

When travelling in Asia you should have a bunch but definitely get Hep a and b.

 

[ssra30]

Hep A and B is always recommended for SE Asia. Unfortunately it takes 6 months to complete Hep B and 1 month for Hep A series of shots so most people go without just because they do not plan vaccination that far in advance.

 

[JonnieB]

Good advice doc!!!

Nice Long-Nose Hawkfish too...

Don't think anyone mentioned it yet, but you should also have up-to-date rabies vaccinations too.

Hep A and B is always recommended for SE Asia. Unfortunately it takes 6 months to complete Hep B and 1 month for Hep A series of shots so most people go without just because they do not plan vaccination that far in advance.