Aussie Aloha Posted March 18, 2010 #1 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Hi there, Only a few weeks until I cruise!!!! I was under the impression for some reason, that I wouldn't need any vaccinations for my cruise. The ppl I am going with are all going and getting jabs and taking all sorts of tablets before they go. Should I be doing the same? Thanks, AA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yatchet Posted March 18, 2010 #2 Share Posted March 18, 2010 If you are going to the South Pacific, I have been there on 8 cruises and flown there as well, never worried about vaccinations and i'm still here, but it's up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted March 18, 2010 #3 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Hi there, Only a few weeks until I cruise!!!! I was under the impression for some reason, that I wouldn't need any vaccinations for my cruise. The ppl I am going with are all going and getting jabs and taking all sorts of tablets before they go. Should I be doing the same? Thanks, AA hi AA, you dont need any vaccinations to go to the South Pacific but if you want to get the swine flu vac just to make sure.....we got ours in jan rkmw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandielle Posted March 18, 2010 #4 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Probably it is a good idea to get a swine flu jab after all the probs last year. It is supposed to be making a return after the northern winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ging466 Posted March 18, 2010 #5 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Hi The flu shot wud be a definite but also I recommend a tetanus shot, especially if u intend snorkelling or getting up close & personal with coral. Cheers ging466 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyrules Posted March 18, 2010 #6 Share Posted March 18, 2010 The standard flu vaccine this year contains protection against swine flu, so if you're getting that one, don't get the PANVAX (Swine flu) vaccine as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowen Posted March 21, 2010 #7 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Hi there, Only a few weeks until I cruise!!!! I was under the impression for some reason, that I wouldn't need any vaccinations for my cruise. The ppl I am going with are all going and getting jabs and taking all sorts of tablets before they go. Should I be doing the same? Thanks, AA My Dr's advice is as long as you are not going to rural area's or out of the way places,And are staying in major hotels or ship's, then you probably do'nt need any.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbypopsie Posted March 21, 2010 #8 Share Posted March 21, 2010 You really dont need vaccinations around the Pacific...but you should have the flu jab and this year the swine flu is incorporated into one jab with the normal flu. Of course you should always take precautions against being bitten by mossies even in Darwin and Northern Australia as malaria/dengue fever are becoming more common there. A deet based repellent and long sleeves after dark will do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtaco Posted March 21, 2010 #9 Share Posted March 21, 2010 As sure as people cruise they will catch colds or flu! Some people go over the top with vaccinations and malaria shots/tablets. I travel quite a lot and dont worry about shots! Swine flu/flu shots a good idea as suggested as is a Deet based mozzie repellent! With colds most times you already have it and it comes out during the cruise so everyone blames the cruise? Save your money as the doctor doesnt mind selling them all to you but wouldnt bother himself! take some cold/flu medication from home as its expensive on board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard© Posted March 21, 2010 #10 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Got my flu shot the other day, Dr made me have it now even though we're not cruising until October. First time a flu shot hurt, not getting it but that night and for the next couple of days> Must be the extra swine flu in it....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Aloha Posted March 22, 2010 Author #11 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Two and a half weeks now!!! gosh I can barely contain my excitement! Thanks for the advice everyone. I get the standard flu needle every year, so I have had that. I got my swine flu on Saturday. Someone suggested Hep A but I might take my chances. Good idea re: cold & flu medication, I had wondered how expensive it would be on board. I don't get sea sick and never have but I am not taking any chances. My friend's doctor suggested getting some Maxillon? That would require me getting a script. Or is there something just as effective from over the counter? Thanks again, AA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandielle Posted March 22, 2010 #12 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Hey AA P&O recommend Avomine. You can buy it over the counter at the pharmacy. Around $11 for 24 or $9 at Chemist Warehouse. Enjoy your cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripeka Posted March 23, 2010 #13 Share Posted March 23, 2010 i have been to pacific islands, and out to outer islands etc and never got any extra vaccinations. just reading these boards though, i do wonder whether i would regret it if i ended up in a civil defence type disaster (eg post cyclone) in the pacific islands. might wish i had them :confused: but that's prob me just being a worry wart lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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