Dominican Republic

• Vaccinations:  Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid

• Travelers should be up to date on the vaccinations  Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR), Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus (DPT), Polio

• Travel warnings for: Dengue, Histoplasmosis, Leptospirosis, Cryptosporidiosis.

• Dengue is carried by insects so travelers should avoid insect bites and use insect repellents with DEET (30%-50%).

• Histoplasmosis: avoid bat guano or bird droppings.

• Leptospirosis: avoid swimming in fresh water.

• Cryptosporidiosis risk can be prevented by drinking bottled water.

 

 

Posted on October 26, 2008

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