Question about shots

[steelsaint]

I'm heading to Cozumel in February. Can anyone tell me if there are specific shots I need to get before I go? I tired to check out the CDC website, but could not find the correct information for Cozumel.

 

[Augustus]

offhand i would say you don't need anything. living here i don't get anything you would not normally have in the states.

 

[GeorgeC]

I AM NOT A DOCTOR BUT:
Tequila shot would be in order

It can’t hurt getting vaccinated for Hep A and B. Hep A can be passed in the stool and you can be contaminated through food and drink. Hep B can be transmited through blood and other bodily fluids.

 

[loudives]

No shots needed for Cozumel. I go down 4 times a year. They did take my temperature in Oct. due to the H1N1 thing but in November they did nothing. Cozumel is safe for ice cubes and food but be safe and drink bottled water!

 

[jjwdiver]

The Tequila cures alot of things...but causes others!

 

[mstevens]

Hepatitis A, typhoid, MMR, and tetanus-diphtheria are recommended immunizations. Malaria prophylaxis is also recommended.

I wouldn't really travel anywhere without the above immunizations, including within the US.

 

[steelsaint]

Thanks for the advice. I really don't want to miss any days diving.

 

[DandyDon]

I AM NOT A DOCTOR BUT:
Tequila shot would be in order

It can’t hurt getting vaccinated for Hep A and B. Hep A can be passed in the stool and you can be contaminated through food and drink. Hep B can be transmited through blood and other bodily fluids.

Only because those are good ideas in the states too, as are many other periodic vaccinations. Coz just doesn't have much risk, but don't touch the stray dogs or pet raccoons.

Hepatitis A, typhoid, MMR, and tetanus-diphtheria are recommended immunizations. Malaria prophylaxis is also recommended.

I wouldn't really travel anywhere without the above immunizations, including within the US.

Typhoid and Malaria for Coz? Can you provide a link to where you got that? I am one of the few who bothers with Malaria prophylactic going inland on the peninsula to visit ruins, but never Typhoid, nor Malaria just for Coz.

 

[loudives]

Only because those are good ideas in the states too, as are many other periodic vaccinations. Coz just doesn't have much risk, but don't touch the stray dogs or pet raccoons.

Typhoid and Malaria for Coz? Can you provide a link to where you got that? I am one of the few who bothers with Malaria prophylactic going inland on the peninsula to visit ruins, but never Typhoid, nor Malaria just for Coz.

I believe Mstevens is an MD. He probably recommends shots for travel everywhere. He is just looking out for everyone as he should.

 

[DandyDon]

I believe Mstevens is an MD. He probably recommends shots for travel everywhere. He is just looking out for everyone as he should.

If so, that's great - but may I suggest adding that info to a post?