Time-Frame for Vaccinations

Jnana22 · Feb 1st, 2006, 21:44

I have an appt with a county health service to get vaccinations, but they couldn't get me in until 3 weeks before I leave for India. Is this too late? Or is it a case of "better late than never"? I also made an appt for 6 weeks before I go (tomorrow, actually) with a private health care facility, but of course they are charging me an arm and a leg. Is it better to pay more and get the shots way ahead of time or save money but take the risk of getting them too late? Either way it's quite a bit of money so any advice is appreciated!

seventies'hippy · Feb 1st, 2006, 21:55

I'm pretty sure 3 weeks will be fine, even if theres one which might require a few days apart.
Now once you've started you'll only need boosters for most every few years,,,,,,,,

Wyn · Feb 17th, 2006, 19:01

I'm leaving in a fortnight and I've just had my jabs today at my GP's surgery. They advised that the proximity of travel was no problem and I'd be covered. I had HepA, Typhoid, Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio jabs; thankfully in only two needles.
As seventies'hippy said, I've been advised to come back for a booster in 12 months time then I'm covered for 3 -10 years.

Feb 1st, 2006, 21:44	#1
Jnana22 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 32	Time-Frame for Vaccinations I have an appt with a county health service to get vaccinations, but they couldn't get me in until 3 weeks before I leave for India. Is this too late? Or is it a case of "better late than never"? I also made an appt for 6 weeks before I go (tomorrow, actually) with a private health care facility, but of course they are charging me an arm and a leg. Is it better to pay more and get the shots way ahead of time or save money but take the risk of getting them too late? Either way it's quite a bit of money so any advice is appreciated!

Feb 1st, 2006, 21:55	#2
seventies'hippy Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,127	I'm pretty sure 3 weeks will be fine, even if theres one which might require a few days apart. Now once you've started you'll only need boosters for most every few years,,,,,,,, __________________ . . . My Photo Gallery

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Cost of Vaccinations if done in India	jyoti	Health and Well Being in India	16	Apr 1st, 2006 04:45
hurry up with vaccinations...	kyosti.timonen	Health and Well Being in India	5	Jul 11th, 2005 03:27
Vaccinations!?!	guerik	Health and Well Being in India	28	Dec 27th, 2004 18:51
Dengue fever and Japanese encephilitis vaccinations?	cheryl	Health and Well Being in India	6	Oct 4th, 2004 21:05
Vaccinations for six month trip	samjay	Health and Well Being in India	0	Mar 12th, 2004 23:51

Feb 17th, 2006, 19:01	#3
Wyn Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London Posts: 24	I'm leaving in a fortnight and I've just had my jabs today at my GP's surgery. They advised that the proximity of travel was no problem and I'd be covered. I had HepA, Typhoid, Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio jabs; thankfully in only two needles. As seventies'hippy said, I've been advised to come back for a booster in 12 months time then I'm covered for 3 -10 years.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password