Injections required

[charlestye]

What injections do l need for  Equador and how so before l travel

[SteveD]

This is what the Foreign & Commonwealth Office say:

"We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. Good medical treatment can be expensive and is not always available outside the main cities.

Malaria and dengue fever are health risks in all the coastal provinces, the interior and in the highlands up to 2000 metres.

High altitude, e.g. in Quito (2800 metres) can affect some people's health. You should take sensible medical precautions and seek advice from your doctor before travelling. If visiting Quito you are advised to take it easy for the first few days and drink plenty of water.

For further information on health, check the Department of Health�s website at: www.dh.gov.uk."

[apricot2]

It depends where in Ecuador you're going.  Your GP will have a map on his PC which is very detailed.  I'm going to Ecuador next month and have just topped up my HepA.  I also have tetanus, the triple and typhoid.  I have yellow fever too but I don't think you'll need that.  Malaria meds depend on area to be visited.  I'm not going to take any but I will be careful to cover up and sleep under a net.

[angeljo]

what injections do you need for nigeria lagos?