Vaccines
After choosing the itinerary, the first thing I did was to check all the vaccines needed for each country ; took a doctor’s appointment to refresh my vaccines (not done for long time!) and ask her about how to proceed. My doctor in Germany was allowed to do all the vaccines needed:
• Hepatitis A-Typhoid,
• Rabies,
• Yellow fever
which was quite practical! We “elaborated” a vaccination plan as it was better not to inject them all at the same time (which is also possible!).
|
Vaccines |
Number of injections |
Validity |
|
Yellow fever |
An injection, to realize at the hospital (only vaccine where the virus is alive, kept at low temperature) |
10 years |
|
DTP |
1 injection (booster in my case) |
10 years |
|
Hepatitis A (Havrix) |
1 injection and 1 booster at least 3 months after |
10 years |
|
Hepatitis B (Engerix B) |
1 injection |
10 years |
|
Typhoid (Typhin VI) |
1 injection |
3 years |
|
Meningitises C (Meningococcique A+C) |
1 injection |
3 years |
|
Rabies |
3 Injections: J0, J7 and J21/28 + 1 injection one year after (can be done anywhere at the hospital or with a doctor) |
Insurance
Travel insurance was also a big part. I first wanted a french insurance as I thought it would be easier to deal with. However most of them were really expensive & didn’t take any pre-existing medical condition into consideration. I finally choose Axa UK, insurance offered by the travel agency where I took my RTW ticket.
First Aid Kit
As I didn’t really know which medication to bring I had a look on different travellers blog & travel guide. I asked my doctor & druggist and finally decided to bring the minimum :
• First Aid Kit:
• Ibuprofene
• Homeopathy
• Herbal sleeping pills
• Essential oil
• Malariapills : Resochin & Malarone
• Plasters
• Anti-mosquito product: Relec spray
• Solar cream
