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posted on 12-17-2006 10:46 PM
In reviewing your links on vaccination, I failed to find any discussions or your view on traveling to 3rd world countries and health risks involved (if any) with respect to not being vaccinated. Also, sometimes it is MANDATORY by those countries or US to receive certain vaccinations (atleast I am told). Is this as inaccurate as general public assuming that in order to attend school, children are to be vaccinated? Thank you, Mamak Cocks, California
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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I am not a fan of vaccines for any reason so would advise against it but if the country you are visiting mandates them prior to entry you really don't have many options if you want to visit that country.

You also need to consider bringing some good bacteria as traveler's diarrhea can really put a damper on your enjoyment of your visit.

Also if you are traveling to an country that is endemic for malaria you will definitely want to bring some artemeisa (wormwood) with you as it is a highly effective and centuries old treatment for malaria.

 
 
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I am not a fan of vaccines for any reason so would advise against it but if the country you are visiting mandates them prior to entry you really don't have many options if you want to visit that country.

You also need to consider bringing some good bacteria as traveler's diarrhea can really put a damper on your enjoyment of your visit.

Also if you are traveling to an country that is endemic for malaria you will definitely want to bring some artemeisa (wormwood) with you as it is a highly effective and centuries old treatment for malaria.

 
 
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I would like to hear a more thorough discussion on the topic of traveler's vaccinations. Stories from those who have not gotten vaccinations and if they suffered any consequences. After so much research, I have serious qualms about putting anything from the CDC in my body.

Also in regards to the wormwood, should we take it as a precaution before or while we are in the area, if so how much?


 
 
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