When to get vaccinated: at least one month before travel
Hepatitis A and B are two very different diseases, both of which can damage your liver, but if you haven’t been vaccinated against (or just don’t know) either type A There is a combination vaccine for hepatitis and hepatitis B. What have you been vaccinated for in the past?). If you have time, you can inoculate earlier in the schedule. Normally, this injection will take him 6 months, but in an emergency he can have 3 inoculations in 21 days. There are also specific immunizations for hepatitis A and B if you know that you have had one vaccine but not the other.
Let’s start in terms of what these diseases are Hepatitis A.that is very A contagious liver infection transmitted through contaminated food or water or through contact with an infected person. Symptoms such as fatigue, nausea and jaundice can last up to 2 months (up to 6 months if you’re unlucky). Nearly every country in the world recommends this vaccination for travelers (by the way, 2 doses are required 6 months apart, but even 1 dose is highly effective). “It’s the most recommended vaccine for travel,” says Dr Samon.
Hepatitis B This is a more serious liver infection that can be fatal. It is transmitted through bodily fluids (blood, semen, vaginal fluids, etc.) but is most commonly transmitted through sexual contact with an infected person (an estimated 350 million hepatitis B carriers worldwide). increase). It can also be transmitted by sharing personal care items (such as razors and toothbrushes) or by getting a tattoo or piercing with non-sterile equipment.
Hepatitis B is less common than hepatitis A, but more serious. Many people recover within a few weeks, but some people develop chronic hepatitis B, which can lead to problems such as liver failure and cancer.this is especially It’s important for anyone planning to have sexual contact or medical procedures abroad to get the hepatitis B vaccine first, so talk to your doctor to assess your risk. But no matter what, “I recommend getting vaccinated,” Dr Samon added. If it’s on the CDC list for your destination,” she says. Good news. Hepatitis B is completely preventable with a vaccine.
typhoid
Recommended when traveling to: East and South Asia (especially Pakistan, India, Bangladesh), Africa, Caribbean, Latin America, Middle East
When to get vaccinated: at least 2 weeks before travel
typhoid It is a bacterial infection that causes high fever with weakness, headaches, and gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea and constipation. If you get treatment early, you can recover quickly, but there is one problem. The infection is often not immediately recognized because it resembles other common illnesses, Dr Samon said, adding that it can be fatal.
