Jamaica
• Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid
• Travelers should also be up to date for Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR), Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus (DPT).
• Travel warnings for: Dengue, Histoplasmosis, Leptospirosis, and Cryptosporidiosis
• Dengue is carried by insects so travelers should avoid insect bites and use insect repellent 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 29, 2008
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