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going to zambia in august...besides malaria pills ..tetanus.... what other shots has anyone taken as a precaution...bob
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CDC reccomendations for ZambiaI would start here. Then find a good travel physician.
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Before I went to Zambia, I got updated on some vaccines even though they weren’t required. I got cholera and typhoid and hepatitis vaccines, updated Tetanus, Doxycycline (good for tick bites) and got a prescription for Malarone, which everyone needs to take.
I took one other prescription along, which I ended up needing. My doctor gave me a ‘scrip for Tramadol, as I wanted something for a painkiller in case anyone got hurt. Well, my last day of my hunt, I was trying to run down a poacher in early morning semi-darkness and took a hard fall when I stepped into a large hole while running full speed. Sprained my knee, cracked a couple ribs and tore my rotator cuff! When they got me back to camp, I took 2 Tramadol as I was in great pain. For all the good Tramadol did, I might as well have used them as suppositories and shoved them up my arse. Now, I take a prescription for Percocet as a pain killer in case of injury.
I also take hydrocortisone anti-itch lotion, immodium, Excedrin and advil. Zambia has lots of Tsetse flies, so good repellant is important. Light colored clothing also helps as Tsetse’s are attracted to darker colored clothing.
Zambia is a fantastic country with many excellent PH’s. Enjoy!
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I was preparing for a safari that ended up not working out. The local clinic in Wisconsin used CDC recommendations for the area I was traveling to and vaccinations were distributed accordingly.
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I was preparing for a safari that ended up not working out. The local clinic in Wisconsin used CDC recommendations for the area I was traveling to and vaccinations were distributed accordingly. have been to the cdc site...it includes rabies in its recommendations among others....want to get what I need just not anything there is a slim chance for......bob
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Before I went to Zambia, I got updated on some vaccines even though they weren’t required. I got cholera and typhoid and hepatitis vaccines, updated Tetanus, Doxycycline (good for tick bites) and got a prescription for Malarone, which everyone needs to take.
I took one other prescription along, which I ended up needing. My doctor gave me a ‘scrip for Tramadol, as I wanted something for a painkiller in case anyone got hurt. Well, my last day of my hunt, I was trying to run down a poacher in early morning semi-darkness and took a hard fall when I stepped into a large hole while running full speed. Sprained my knee, cracked a couple ribs and tore my rotator cuff! When they got me back to camp, I took 2 Tramadol as I was in great pain. For all the good Tramadol did, I might as well have used them as suppositories and shoved them up my arse. Now, I take a prescription for Percocet as a pain killer in case of injury.
I also take hydrocortisone anti-itch lotion, immodium, Excedrin and advil. Zambia has lots of Tsetse flies, so good repellant is important. Light colored clothing also helps as Tsetse’s are attracted to darker colored clothing.
Zambia is a fantastic country with many excellent PH’s. Enjoy!
good info thanks...I did read about your adventure ......bob
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When my wife and I went to Zambia in 2018. Malaria prophylaxis, tetanus update, typhoid, and yellow fever. We both already had Hep B vaccinations. Being in the medical field I was able to take an extensive first aid kit which I left for the camp as part of the tip.
I did not look at the current CDC recommendations, but is always changing and we were there 4 years ago. A good travel Doc will steer you in the right direction.
Depending on your covid status and vaccination views.... something to consider.
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crs.....I have looked at the cdc...unless I am reading it wrong it dosent seem to recommend? the yellow...I am going through joberg didnt show it for there either.....not saying I read it right.
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Just got back from Zim, Zambia, and Nam.
Other than carrying Doxy for TBF and malaria, I don't do anything special. Hep A & B are good for everywhere including the US.
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crs.....I have looked at the cdc...unless I am reading it wrong it dosent seem to recommend? the yellow...I am going through joberg didnt show it for there either.....not saying I read it right.
bob
When we went, we were right on the edge of yellow fever map. Got the vaccine being cautious. Was recommended for Western and Northwestern provinces. Not needed for Zambia anymore. If you are hunting right next to Angola or Congo, I would consider it.
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