moonshine17 Posted August 13, 2013 #1 Share Posted August 13, 2013 We have booked on the Adonia amazon cruise for 2015 and wondered if we would need any vaccinations for this. Has anyone done this cruise before. Any info would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianI Posted August 13, 2013 #2 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Yes you will need everything going and including yellow fever which is a chargeable injection (circa £50). You should make an appointment with your GP practice nurse. Tell them your itinerary and they will advise what you need. No one on here knows your medical history so can't advise you. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine17 Posted August 13, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Thanks Brian, will see my doctor nearer the time. We are both fit and well but will have any protection offered just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianI Posted August 13, 2013 #4 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Thanks Brian, will see my doctor nearer the time. We are both fit and well but will have any protection offered just in case. Dont leave it too late as there are some vaccinations that cant be given at the same time as others and some may require a two stage injection. Would recommend you visit about six weeks before departure. This site gives useful information but you will need your doctor/nurse to maybe interpret. They have acces to up to date online information. http://www.nathnac.org/ds/map_world.aspx Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted August 14, 2013 #5 Share Posted August 14, 2013 BUT don't be fooled into injections that you don't need. For instance, one of the hepatitis jabs is unnecessary unless you plan on eating ashore as it can only be caught from contaminated water and food. Yellow Fever jabs last 10 years, so if you've had one before, check your dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blodwyn Posted August 14, 2013 #6 Share Posted August 14, 2013 My sister and I have booked this cruise. Per Cruise Personaliser Yellow Fever Jab is compulsory,now available at most local doctors' surgeries,and Malaria precautions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somerset Cruiser Posted August 15, 2013 #7 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Thanks Brian, will see my doctor nearer the time. We are both fit and well but will have any protection offered just in case. I would talk to your doctor asap about the yellow fever and certainly before you book. I seem to recall they are not keen for people of a certain age to have it. I would add that I don't recall what the 'certain age' is, or for that matter you age :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jymmer Posted August 20, 2013 #8 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hi, We are also on this cruise, booked it last week and our TA told us at the time of booking that the yellow fever jab was compulsory, the last time I had this jab we were going on a family holiday to W.Africa and my son was unable to have the jab due to medical reasons....allergy to eggs!! Luckily it was not compulsory then, but I believe you need to show your Yellow Fever certificate at check in at the airport on this cruise, I have checked at our surgery and they don't do it so have to go to next town. This cruise is selling fast. Regards Melissa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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