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<title>Itinerary Help With Medical Needs (rabies Shots)</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/travelhealth/20878_Itinerary-help-with-medical-needs--rabies-shots-/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:53:04 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi everyone-
I am in  Chiang Mai  Thailand and last evening when I was walking south through the old city 2 dogs from in front of a dark storefront started barking at me.  I backed away to give them space but they pursued me and one started to aggressively try to attack and did manage to bite my leg.  Thankfully I was wearing pants and upon closer inspection, I don't think that the dogs teeth actually punctured my pants, however I do have bite marks and it drew blood.

I went to the hospital and was given a tetanus booster as well as the first dose of VeroRab.  I now have 4 remaining shots that I need to get over the next 4 weeks so I'm looking for itinerary advise.

I'm in SEA until February 13.
My current itinerary was to head to ... ]]></description>
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<title>Immunization Or Vaccine Clinic In Denpasar, Bali? (WHO Or Red Cross Maybe?)</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/travelhealth/20815_Immunization-or-Vaccine-Clinic-in-Denpasar--Bali---WHO-or-Red-Cross-maybe--/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:23:37 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi All,

I realize this is a first post, but I've been reading the site for a while while planning a trip to SE A for August/September. I've read here and other places online that it is much cheaper (and not too difficult) to get some of the recommended vaccinations while already in SE A. We'll be starting in Bali, then going through Singapore to begin traveling toward Bangkok, then to Vietnam (Laos if time) over 7 weeks.

Ideally, I imagine that I'll do a split between getting some vaccinations in the US and some abroad, but I'm also particularly interested if anyone has information on getting vaccinated for Japanese Encaphalitis while in SE A, ideally in Bali or Singapore.

My apologies if there is already a thread on this, I tried to ... ]]></description>
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<title>Hypertension Meds</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/travelhealth/20736_hypertension-meds/0</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2013 08:19:13 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi folks,hope someone can help
traveling to s,e,a, 5th feb ror 2 months,i currently take meds for high blood presure (Ramipril 10mg)otherwise nown as Altace.
my questions are
a,can ibuy this in Thailand ? and
b,how much does it cost ? Many Thanks. ]]></description>
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<title>Vaccination</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/travelhealth/20127_vaccination/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:20:25 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hello folks!
Travelling to SE Asia next year and looking for a cheap place to get vaccines for that region. Does anyone knows any in London? Thanks for the answers ]]></description>
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<title>Boating Accidents</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/travelhealth/19818_Boating-Accidents/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 04:02:41 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 was not a good day for boating in SE Asia.

38 died in a ferry accident in Hong Kong as well as 5 deaths in a small boat accident on Halong Bay, Vietnam ]]></description>
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<title>Taking 6 Months Of Doxy To SEA</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/travelhealth/19817_Taking-6-months-of-Doxy-to-SEA/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:49:56 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I've just gone to the chemist to get my 6 months worth of Doxy for malaria prophylaxis, and have come back with a huge bag full! I'm going to need to take them out of their boxes and just take the strips, I will have about 22 strips, will this be a problem, or do I need to keep them in their original boxes? I will have a copy of the script. If I do need to keep them in their original boxes I will have to figure something else out because they are going to need their own backpack! ]]></description>
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<title>Insect Repellent - Anything 100% Effective?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/travelhealth/19714_Insect-repellent---anything-100--effective-/0</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:21:53 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi all,

I'm off to travel round Thailand in a few weeks to escape this miserable UK weather, and I'm feeling rather paranoid about getting bitting by mosquitos.  I know insect repellent has been discussed here before, but they've concentrated mainly on natural repellents - I want something that's going to be as close to 100% effective as possible even if it is some chemical-rich concoction.

So, has anyone here ever used an insect repellent and never got bitten?  I know I haven't!

Cheers,
J ]]></description>
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<title>Permethrin Directions</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/travelhealth/19598_Permethrin-directions/0</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:37:16 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I have left over permethrin solution from my last trip. I thought I might make use of it for this trip.

I dont have the pack- only the bottle. And the label is all washed out so I cant read it!

It is this baby :http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/Equip-Permethrin-Treatment-Debugger.aspx?pid=132138#Description. Or for you who dont want to click on the link its Equip Permethrin Treatment 20mls.

Also, my face is very sensitive. Do you recommend soaking my hat in it?
I know that I have to dilute it with water, but can anyone tell me with how much?



*EDIT: Nevermind, I found it. For anyone else who is curious check out this pdf http://www.thetraveldoctor.com.au/permethrinsoak.pdf ]]></description>
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<title>Antimalarials Into Singapore?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/travelhealth/19597_Antimalarials-into-Singapore-/0</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:50:06 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi all,

I will be travelling with doxycycline from Melbourne to Singapore and to Phnom Penh. This isnt a transit flight, and I will be leaving the airport, spending possibly a week in singapore.

I have many left from my last trip so buying them isn't a problem. I'm just a bit worried if I need any papers or anything taking them into Singapore? They have crazy laws and I dont want to be imprisoned!

So does anyone have any idea on the topic? I tried to read up about it but I didn't get very far... Please help! ]]></description>
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<title>Rabies And Japanese Encephalitis?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/travelhealth/19182_Rabies-and-Japanese-Encephalitis-/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:22:19 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Have just visited the travel doctors today and he has scared me into second guessing my choice not to get vaccinated against rabies and japanese encephalitis. I wanted to get some opinions of more experienced travellers.


My boyfriend and I are going to be travelling through SEA and Nepal for 6 months starting in September this year. In this order Borneo - Nepal - Laos - Vietnam - Cambodia - Thailand and possibly Myanmar/Burma with around a month in each.

I would happily get both vaccines if it were not for the cost $300 each in AUD.

We are hoping to get off the beaten path and we will be doing a lot of trekking, so we will be in remote areas and will sometimes be in situations where it wont be easy to get to a hospital. At the same ... ]]></description>
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<title>Doubts About Malarone And Ideal Treatment</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/travelhealth/18902_doubts-about-Malarone-and-ideal-treatment/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:24:32 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hello all,

i am with a big doubt about Malaria.

Next week i will go to Thailand and also Cambodia, Vietnam and maybe Indonesia.
On the hospital they only give me the Malarone to take just in case the syhtonms appear and i have no doctor around.

But my friend who will go with me, in other hospital (and country) was recommended to start to take the Malarone and do the treatment, before she lives.

Malarone is so toxic and expensive that i really need an advice and opinions about that question.
Do you think that i should buy and start the treatment?
Because even with other doctors, i get different opinions.

Thanks a lot

Sofia ]]></description>
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<title>Travelling With Diabetes!?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/travelhealth/18831_Travelling-With-Diabetes--/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:34:50 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I know that there are a few threads on this already, but most of these are a few years old and I wanted to see any new information that people might have.

I'm a type 1 Diabetic, and I'm in the process of planning a 5-6 month trip into south east Asia and Japan next year, which will include Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. I have done a small amount of travel with my diabetes before hand (2 weeks in Thailand), but this time I will be going for longer and into arguably less developed areas. I just wondered if there were any other travel fish users who have traveled with Diabetes or know someone who has that could offer some advice, particularly related around access to regular food sources, travelling with insulin, have people taken large ... ]]></description>
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<title>Can You Buy Malarone In Saigon?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/travelhealth/18693_can-you-buy-Malarone-in-Saigon-/0</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jun 2012 03:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi everyone,

I know I am not the first one to ask but I've been searching with no luck.

It's £3.3 per tablet in London and it is really a lot of money when trying to travel on a budget.

Does anyone know if it is available in Vetnam (Saigon)?  What other antimalarials are available there?

We're going to Mekong Delta and then  Koh Ta Kiev  and  Siem Reap  and have been advised to take them.  My boyfriend has already had dengue so def doesn't want to risk anything.

Thanks! ]]></description>
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<title>Medication</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/travelhealth/18568_medication/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 04:53:44 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi all

i am 45 yrs old and planning to travel Sth east Asia for 6 months pretty soon for the first time, i am on a number of medications for a heart condition, i am hoping someone can give me any advice of being able to buy these meds in Bangkok either over the counter in a pharmacy or at a hospital
Ramipril 5mg
Simvastatin 40mg
Bisoprolol Fumerate 1.25mg
Aspirin 75mg

thanks for any advice given ]]></description>
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<title>Recommended Clinics To Get Vaccines In Kuala Lumpur?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/travelhealth/18473_Recommended-clinics-to-get-vaccines-in-Kuala-Lumpur-/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 23:44:22 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi Guys,
I usually only read posts on this forum and I scanned the whole of it in search to get the answer to what I'm looking for. I found a lot of helpful stuff but not exactly what I need 

Me and my husband are going on a long trip which we plan to begin in SEA. We already started with vaccine injections but when we heard the price for JE (Ixario) I asked a friend who lives in Taiwan and she said it's worth for voluntary work in rural area (our plan too) but there is another vaccine for JE not allowed in Europe that we can get in Asia and is as effective as Ixario.And so much cheaper!

Also we wanted to take off to Malaysia in July but the last shot/booster for Hep A+B is set by the travel doctor in Poland for mid August. I thought ... ]]></description>
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<title>Safety In Thailand</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/travelhealth/18254_Safety-in-Thailand/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:16:12 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I've recently been planning a trip to Thailand this summer with a good friend of mine.  We have our itinerary, budget, and flights all set up.  The only problem is her parents seem to think that Thailand is the most dangerous place on Earth for some reason.

How can I show them that this is far from the truth. I know that the people of Thailand are some of the friendliest people.  It is the land of smiles.  I would love any help via articles, blogs, personal experiences etc.

Thank You!! ]]></description>
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<title>Travel Medical Insurance</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/travelhealth/18187_travel-medical-insurance/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:57:52 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi there,

Has anyone from the US bought travel medical insurance.  Is it worth it?  Any suggestions for companies?

Thanks,
Valerie ]]></description>
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<title>Forgot To Have My Injections!</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/travelhealth/18134_forgot-to-have-my-injections-/0</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:47:14 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi all,through all the exitment and planning iv totally forgotten to get my injections  i leave for se asia today! What can i do i need some helpfull advise,please nobody call me an arse lol ]]></description>
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<title>Malaria Tablets</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/travelhealth/17780_Malaria-Tablets/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 04:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Are these readily available in Thailand an if so how much should I be looking to pay for a 3 month dose?

GF an I are off to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore, we know that the majority of countries are low risk if any at all, but thought we better be prepared.

We have a 4 months supply, would this be suitable for a Three month trip for us both?

Any advice is greatly appreciated

Thanks ]]></description>
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<title>Fake Malarial Medicine</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/travelhealth/17235_fake-malarial-medicine/0</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:05:12 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-16588153

This story relates to Africa, so apologies but the stuff originates in China so I wonder how much of it gets into this region? Has anybody had any experience of fake medicines? ]]></description>
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