One of our first tasks in our preparations for India was to visit our doctors. Now, Leah has already traveled to India, Africa and other places where you would need, well, shots. Most of my travel has been in North America, so I've never had to worry about much.
For me, the list of shots and vaccines was pretty tame, I only had to get shots for Hep A and B (3 doses - now, in 1 months and again in 6 months), the rest of the vaccines are oral. The other vaccines were for Typhoid Fever and Malaria.
Sweet dreams...
I'm a little concerned about using Mefloquine to ward of malaria because I've heard about the violent nightmares as a side effect. Not only have I heard first hand accounts, but its listed as a potential side effect of the drug. Leah has recommended Malarone, but I haven't looked into it yet.
Leah said that after using Mefloquine on one of her trips that she was in bed for a week after her trip, plus she was paranoid the whole time. I don't know if I could deal with that kind of head trip in India, so I think I'll get a second opinion. If anyone has any advice, I'm all ears.
In the end I might just resort to a solid plan of Deet, long sleeves and staying indoors at dusk...
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Originally posted on 1/1/07 by Paul
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Hi Paul! The blog is fantastic and it's been a pleasure reading/searching your site "tenfoldorganic", etc. I would like to show it off to students as I have incorporated "blogs/websites" in classes that I teach! Do let me know if okay... A great site for students to see "earth friendly" sites, blogging, etc, and I teach using blogspot so it was good to see your creation here!!... My name is Heather and your mom is a very dear colleague of mine - luv her ta bits! my background amongst instructing is in science, R&D (with a personal fascination in cell-mediated immunity) and my two cents (if you will) are that vaccination is a must! UBC Centre for Disease Control (Canada is one of the leading world researchers on disease control - BC world reknowned! yeah CANADA!) is highly recommending vaccination for reasons of cell-mediated immunity & resistance of transference of viral invasion from animal to human - only some of the reasons why we can "catch" malaria, typhoid, Hepatitis, etc from bugs/bacteria and viral invasion without vaccination - we're only waiting for bird flu (H5N1)to complete its transference to become a full blown reality - and its happening as we speak - thankfully very slowly - we just might catch this little bugger - presently it's being watched/researched with the hope of vaccination - from the years I've read on this stuff :) Malarone is your better bet - the symptoms your sister endured previously are accurate; but, studies show men tolerate vaccinations better than women as the studies are all done on men & pre-trialled for many years primarily on men mostly before market - so your risks are low - avoid giving "bugs the chance to mutate" - even David Suzuki says so :) had the pleasure of attending his lecture at UBC in 1999 and he was talking then about now - very interesting stuff! - I guess a teacher never misses an opportunity to stand at the front of the room - ha ha! So, the very best to you both - your travels, adventures, business ideas and plans sound absolutely fascinating - had the wonderful opportunity of finally meeting with Leah, Elizabeth, et al :) at lunch with your mom before she left - what a treat! I believe you people are the messengers, stewards, and humanitarians this world needs! The very best to you both in your business adventures! Can't wait for further updates! The very best regards, Heather
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