Maven3 Posted August 15, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I had not even thought about this until someone posted a similar question on another thread. Is it safe to eat fresh vegetables & drink the water in the ABC islands? I looked up the recommendations from the CDC. According to the U.S. government website: Hepatitis A CDC recommends this vaccine because you can get hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Aruba, regardless of where you are eating or staying. Typhoid You can get typhoid through contaminated food or water in Aruba. CDC recommends this vaccine for most travelers, especially if you are staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or if you are an adventurous eater. I am curious to know if most travelers get these vaccines or if the CDC is being overly cautious. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatteras51 Posted August 15, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I have been staying in Aruba 2 -3 weeks every year for the last ten years. Aruba has it's own desalination plant, and is some of the purest water in the world. It also has an amazing amount of fantastic restaurants, many of which are considered fine dining. Aruba is not a third world island, and they are constantly looking for ways to improve and beautify the island. I've never met anyone that gets shots to go there. The only shot that we get is our flu shot, although I think that there is a better chance of getting the flu from being on the ship than being in Aruba. I would not be concerned, and please, drink the water. It tastes a lot better than the water that I have at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baileybrad Posted August 16, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Not discounting Government warnings but we have been lucky to not have any issues on multiple visits to Aruba. Seem like one of the more modernized islands that we have visited on cruise stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 16, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Yes...most of the CARIBBEAN islands are fine to eat and drink...it's really Mexico (outside of resort venues) that you need to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maven3 Posted August 17, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Yes...most of the CARIBBEAN islands are fine to eat and drink...it's really Mexico (outside of resort venues) that you need to worry about. Thanks, I think I will take my chances & forego the typhoid immunization. [emoji39] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted August 17, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Yes, we have gotten both of these because of our travel. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisCruiser2 Posted August 24, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I would be more concerned with mosquitos -- make sure you have repellent if you plan on being outdoors around dusk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maven3 Posted August 25, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I would be more concerned with mosquitos -- make sure you have repellent if you plan on being outdoors around dusk. Thanks, I live in Florida, so I am very familiar with Zika. I will definitely have bug spray with deet with me! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted August 25, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 25, 2017 We just returned from 10 days in Aruba with no problems at all...even with mosquito's. We always take the spray, in case we need it, but didn't have to use it once (and we spent every night outside either on the patio, the pool, shopping, out dining, horse & carriage rides and so on). :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerngirl07 Posted August 25, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 25, 2017 We just returned from 10 days in Aruba with no problems at all...even with mosquito's. We always take the spray, in case we need it, but didn't have to use it once (and we spent every night outside either on the patio, the pool, shopping, out dining, horse & carriage rides and so on). :) Are you going to share with us your land vacation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted August 25, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 25, 2017 The ABC Islands (Aruba-Bonaire-Curacao) aren't 3rd World countries. We've been to all of them many times over the years and have never had any problems whatsoever from eating/drinking. (y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted August 26, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Are you going to share with us your land vacation? I did a small review over on the Aruba forum. I am also working on some post here on the Aruba area. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2537251 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2537259 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerngirl07 Posted August 26, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Thank you!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackier23 Posted September 15, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Started going to,Aruba in 1986. Never took any shots. Drinking water is very good. Last time I was there was end of Oct for 3 weeks after Hurricane Matthew hit. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taram999 Posted October 3, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Started going to,Aruba in 1986. Never took any shots. Drinking water is very good. Last time I was there was end of Oct for 3 weeks after Hurricane Matthew hit. Sent from my iPad using Forums I was there same time. No worries Sent from my XT1254 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie05 Posted March 17, 2018 #16 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I know not the same island. But my mom son and I got very sick during a stay at Beaches Turks Caicos. Turns out when the power goes out the water filtration system goes down. They didn’t tell us that until day 9 when some one brought in a glass of brownish water to guest services and we were sitting there. Only those who arrived a day early in our group got sick. Bottled water for me from now on. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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