Indians who have been out of the country ....

lokie · Jul 23rd, 2004, 22:12

I was wondering if any Indians, who grew up in India, who haven't been back for 4 or more years, received vaccinations before they went back? My husband (who is Indian) has not been back home in 5 years. I am American going for the first time so I have lots of shots to get. He just developed allergies so I'm thinking his immune system is wearing down. I don't want him to get sick while were there. I know he had to get vaccinations as a child and when he came to America but I have no idea what they were. And good luck getting my husband to remember

! What did you do?

wonderwomanusa · Jul 26th, 2004, 08:12

Many vaccinations must be renewed after five years; ask your MD what is best.

I wouldn't want to bet on any perceived immunity from birth.

Travelingbhat · Jul 26th, 2004, 13:21

Lokie

I grew up in India but came to the US and the first time I went back I got my vaccines updated. I would recommend it as well.

http://www.cdc.gov/travel/indianrg.htm has good information on travelers health and recommended vaccines. I retook my measles, tetanus, Hep A vaccines. Also took Jap Enchiplitis, Rabies as well based on where I was going. Seeing a travel MD/Clinic is probably good as well.

Jul 23rd, 2004, 22:12	#1
lokie Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: United States Posts: 97	Indians who have been out of the country .... I was wondering if any Indians, who grew up in India, who haven't been back for 4 or more years, received vaccinations before they went back? My husband (who is Indian) has not been back home in 5 years. I am American going for the first time so I have lots of shots to get. He just developed allergies so I'm thinking his immune system is wearing down. I don't want him to get sick while were there. I know he had to get vaccinations as a child and when he came to America but I have no idea what they were. And good luck getting my husband to remember ! What did you do?

Jul 26th, 2004, 08:12	#2
wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 4,261	Many vaccinations must be renewed after five years; ask your MD what is best. I wouldn't want to bet on any perceived immunity from birth. __________________ The map is not the territory. --Alfred Korzybski

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Jul 26th, 2004, 13:21	#3
Travelingbhat Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle, USA Posts: 98	Lokie I grew up in India but came to the US and the first time I went back I got my vaccines updated. I would recommend it as well. http://www.cdc.gov/travel/indianrg.htm has good information on travelers health and recommended vaccines. I retook my measles, tetanus, Hep A vaccines. Also took Jap Enchiplitis, Rabies as well based on where I was going. Seeing a travel MD/Clinic is probably good as well.