Preparing for a Work Trip in Nicaragua - Health Tips
Scott Snider writes:
Hey Chuck, I've been following your post for a few weeks now, I do
appreciate it. By the way, I'm a seventh generation Moravian from
Charlotte, although I attended high school in Hastings, MN.
At this time I'm preparing to head down on a mission trip in 6-8 weeks
with Mark Ebert's first group. I thought it might be of interest to
post what I found on cdc.gov about "Preparing for Your Trip to
Nicaragua"...
From the Center for Disease Control
Before visiting Nicaragua, you may need to get the following
vaccinations and medications for vaccine-preventable diseases and
other diseases you might be at risk for at your destination: (Note:
Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need,
depending on factors such as your health and immunization history,
areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities.)
To have the most benefit, see a health-care provider at least 4-6
weeks before your trip to allow time for your vaccines to take effect
and to start taking medicine to prevent malaria, if you need it.
Even if you have less than 4 weeks before you leave, you should still
see a health-care provider for needed vaccines, anti-malaria drugs and
other medications and information about how to protect yourself from
illness and injury while traveling.
CDC recommends that you see a health-care provider who specializes in
Travel Medicine. Find a travel medicine clinic near you. If you have a
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