You should be vaccinated against Hep A. That is a newer vaccine that is
being pushed really for everyone (travel or no travel). It is a two
dose vaccine, you receive one now and one 6 months to two years later,
that you should start at least six weeks before you travel. I know it
is later than that…but something is better than nothing. Most adult doctors will not have Hep A (you can call…but you mostly find that available in pediatric practices), but you should be able to update your TDaP and start Hep B there. For Hep A if your doctor does not offer it you can go to the Health Dept in your county to receive that (you could also get TDaP and Hep B there if you only wanted to make one trip!) and they will administer it at a discounted price…they will not file your insurance! Lastly, you should be vaccinated against Typhoid. That one is tricky. Physicians offices RARELY carry it and the HD does not offer it. Dr. Pepin (Anthony!) let me in on a little secret…it comes in an oral form your doctor can call in to your pharmacy that you start taking 1 week before you travel. Most doctors will just call it in for you…it is a little expensive…I think it is $45 with my insurance. The name is Vivotif if you decide to opt for it. |