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To: flatsville who wrote (480)	10/9/1998 5:29:00 PM
From: John Mansfield	Respond to of 888

flatsville, thanks for the post! I am considering doing the same thing; don't know exactly what kind of vaccinations I should take. Maybe we should start a separate thread just on this topic; so we can keep all relevant posts tightly together!? I could start one.... : 'Y2k Personal Contingency / Health Care planning' ... or something similar. Any thoughts? John

To: flatsville who wrote (480)	10/9/1998 9:42:00 PM
From: Starwalt	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 888

OK flatsville, you can get the skinny here. Be prepared to have the "green apple quick stuff" scared out of you<gg>. cdc.gov The CDC also provides fax-back and automated voice mail information on its 24-hour International Travelers' Hotline at 404-332-4559. Gary- PS.I'm going to be at Lake Shelbyville Sun,Mon, & Tue. Is it safe to drink the water?

To: flatsville who wrote (480)	12/28/1998 1:31:00 PM
From: RagTimeBand	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 888

>>...we have decided to begin a series of vaccinations of the type those traveling to Third World countries might receive.<< I'm hoping you'll give us an update as to what vaccinations you decided were necessary. Thanks Emory

To: flatsville who wrote (480)	12/29/1998 1:52:00 PM
From: John Hunt	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 888

Vaccinations Hi Guys, It is interesting that you didn't include the ordinary flu and pneumonia vaccinations in your lists. One of the problems with being forced to go to a shelter, particularly in the winter, is getting sick from being crowded in with so many others. Kind of late for this years flu shot, but probably a good idea next fall. (You have to get a new flu shot each year, normally in October or November) As far as I know you can get the pneumonia vaccine anytime and it lasts for several years or more. John

To: flatsville who wrote (480)	12/30/1998 2:24:00 PM
From: RagTimeBand	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 888

Re vaccinations: I sent excerpts of some of the 'vaccinations' posts to a friend and I thought his response was worth sharing with you all. Emory -------------------- Oh yes, I remember the shots for my trip to Zaire. Yellow Fever is a single shot good for ten years. Commonly gives people flu-like symptoms (headache & fatigue) for a week. Cholera is usually given in two shots, spaced a week apart and is good for only six months. Smallpox is pretty much wiped-out world-wide so it's contra-indicated for most people. If you're worried enough to get it, it's good for three years after a successful vaccination. Us old folks remember that this is the one where they inspect the shot area to determine if it worked. Typhoid is another fun one. I got two shots spaced three months apart. Not sure how long the shots are good for ... probably not very long. And yes, tetanus shots are important and can be repeated as needed. Of course, if you're prepared properly for Y2k, you'll have safe water (the main infection route for cholera, typhoid and many other diseases) and minimal contact with strangers. Hint: Burn the bodies. I almost forgot to mention: All of the shots are generally available at low cost from your local County Health Department with minimal advance-notice appointment. It will cost more and take more notice with your own doctor.