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Vaccinations
I have been vaccinated against the following diseases over the last few years or more recently specifically for the trip (*) :
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VACCINATION LIST :
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- Diphteria - Tetanus - Poliomyelitis
All countries.
- Hepatisis A
All areas except Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Northern and Western Europe (excluding Turkey) and North America.
- Hepatisis B
Africa, much of South America, Eastern Europe, the eastern Mediterranean area, South-east Asia, China, and the Pacific islands, except Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
- Meningitis ACW135Y *
Many countries in sub-Sahara Africa, and for Hadj and Umrah pelgrims to Saudi Arabia, Western countries.
- Rabbies *
All countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, some countries in Europe.
I had a pre-exposure scheme : in case of exposure, 2 boosters are requested (D+0 and D+3)as soon as possible after the contact and within 5 days.
- Typhoid
All areas where food and water precautions are recommended.
- Yellow Fever
Certain parts of Africa and South America.
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Note that vaccinations' side effects may be mitigated by undertaking a homeopatic drainage.
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Drinking Water
My key word is mithridatism !
For my daily use, in addition to the purchase of sealed bottles, I am taking with me a water filter (Katadyn Hiker) and a stove to sterilize water (MSR Multifuel Stove).
I am not a fan of chimical antiseptics (iodine, chore tablets) for if they kill pathogenic germs, they also weaken the bodie's own natural defenses.
However, Iodine is part of my medicine bag and in case of absolute necessity, I would pour one or two drops of it into my bottles.
UPDATE 15-06-60 : Water everywhere from Paris to deep Turkey. No water problem at all.
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Malaria
9-10 months on a bike along this route might be the chance to get malaria.
Alternatively, 9-10 months taking some anti-malaria pills would certainly be causing me chemical health disorders, with only limited prophilactic results.
I am not planning to take anti-malaria pills, but locally in case of extreme exposure.
This is a personal choice, based on medical advice. If you're planning to visit me or undertaking your own project, make sure this issue has been properly assessed and sorted . |
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Sun protection
Sun cream (IPF-20 mini), long-leave shirts and long trousers and high-mountain sunglasses (with hard side-shields) are more than necessary... Even in Europe in April !
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