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My advice- Go to a travel clinic and get what ever shots they suggest. It depends partially on what region you will be in and what the conditions are that you will be staying in. The ones I either had or made sure I had had before were Hep A, Hep B, diptheria/tetanus,and flu. The Hepatitis is a series so it does take time to be fully covered. I think the time of year- summer/winter matters a little for a region so when you get travel dates check back and be sure nothing new has been added. The travel clinic can also help you determine what is safe to eat/drink in an area and give you the preventive prescriptions for antibiotics. The clinic I used gave me a lot of valuable travel information/tips. It was well worth it.
To get or not get the shots is common question. My opinion is it is better to be as protected as you can. When you come home with your child the last thing you want is to be sick with something that could have been prevented.
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