Do we have to have shots?

[tanner1449]

Somebody told me that we might need shots before our cruise...Is this true? If so, what?

[cb at sea]

We've never needed ANY innoculations before a cruise to places like the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexican Riviera, Hawaii, etc....if you're going to some other country, especially where you might be spending significant time in the "wilds" of some 3rd world country, then ask your doctor!

[broberts]

It depends entirely on where you are going and your medical situation.

 

For proper advice start with asking your family doctor (primary care physician). There are also travel medicine specialists who can provide advice.

[kasil]

The CDC website is also a good source. It's cdc.gov the scroll down to travelers' health.

[gerryl12]

If you are like my ex-wife you should get a distemper shot.

Couldn't resist.

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Actually there are very few place to go where you have to have shots but, tetnus, twinrix etc. are good preventative shots for everywhere.

Check with the CDC.

[aohkay]

If you are like my ex-wife you should get a distemper shot.

Couldn't resist.

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Actually there are very few place to go where you have to have shots but, tetnus, twinrix etc. are good preventative shots for everywhere.

Check with the CDC.

 

Just wanted to say "hi". We're in Maple Ridge too!

[gerryl12]

Just wanted to say "hi". We're in Maple Ridge too!

you can email me at germr61 at hotmail dot com and maybe we can meet for coffee and swap cruise stories.

[beachbum53]

Somebody told me that we might need shots before our cruise...Is this true? If so, what?

 

A couple of shots of Jagermeister couldn't hurt.:D

[Hlitner]

As a general rule you do not need shots for most places in the Caribbean or Western Europe. Otherwise, you need to carefully check your itinerary against CDC guidelines or post here on CC and some of us can help.

 

Hank

[Donray]

Somebody told me that we might need shots before our cruise...Is this true? If so, what?

 

Why don't you say where you are crusing? Is it South America?

[sail7seas]

It's impossible to answer without knowing where you are cruising.

 

For some itineraries, you absolutely must produce a shot record indicating you got specific shots or you will be denied boarding the ship. NOT just that you won't be permitted off in a specific port but they will not let you board and sail.

 

This is something you should pay very close attention to depending upon where you are cruising.

 

[tanner1449]

Thanks for the help...We are cruising to the Western Caribbean.

[kitty9]

Thanks for the help...We are cruising to the Western Caribbean.

 

Nothing is required for Caribbean cruising.

[tanner1449]

Thank u

[sail7seas]

Nothing is required for Caribbean cruising.

 

 

Agreed.

 

No shots required for typical Western Caribbean itinerary.

 

Have a great cruise.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Years ago we were cruising to places other than the Caribbean and our doctor advised and gave us our Hep A and B shots.

You should check with your doctor. He may suggest that you get a flu shot, pneumona shot and tetnus shots -- basic ones.