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curarojo

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Nov 16, 2012 12:46 PM
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Immunization needed for travel to Morocco...

A Mexican friend and I are planning to travel to Morocco in the near future, from Mexico City. My question is whether there are vaccinations we should get before traveling there

Thank you

Marocfan

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Nov 16, 2012 7:49 PM
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Yes, especially Hep. A, among others, although none are required for entry.

daviddaoud

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Nov 17, 2012 1:15 AM
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I suggest that you go to the nearest clinic and see what the doctors there recommend.
Hep. A for sure.

TimCullis

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Nov 17, 2012 3:10 AM
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+1 for what David writes, as it depends what vaccinations you already have, when boosters are needed, etc. Your doctor is the best source of information.

However... generally...
Essential: Tetanus and polio
Strong recommendation: Hepatitis A
Recommended: Typhoid, Diptheria, TB, Hepatitis B, Rabies

The vaccinations are only suggested, not mandatory (you won't be turned away if you don't have them). They are similar to those needed for other countries, so if you plan to travel a lot it's a good idea, though I've never felt the need to have an anti-rabies injection.

Some of these injections can be combined, e.g. Hep-A/Typhoid, Diptheria/Tetanus/Polio.

You would need a booster for Hep-A six months down the line. Then a typhoid revaccination after three years, the others after ten years.

Malaria is practically eliminated, but avoid mosquito and other bites by using cream/sprays.

The only time I visited Morocco when vaccinations were mandatory was in the 1970s when there was an outbreak of Yellow Fever however the WHO (World Health Organisation) were injecting everyone as they arrived.

aussieaussie87

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Nov 17, 2012 12:59 PM
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Thanks tim for your replies as always very helpful will get only Hep A vaccination coming from Italy

Marocfan

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Nov 17, 2012 5:35 PM
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aussie, I sent you the Marrakech suggestions you requested but I am not sure they went through. If you don't get them let me know and I will send you another PM.

aussieaussie87

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Nov 18, 2012 9:46 AM
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Hi marcofan, thanks! Didnt get them though :)

Marocfan

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Nov 18, 2012 5:23 PM
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Hmmmm....I will send a last time and hope it goes through. Not sure what is happening!
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