Injections for CUBA?

egan007

Hi

Has anyone been to cuba?
I have been looking up the tropical Medical Bureau.
It lists a number of vaccinations you should get...

There are no essential vaccines for entry / exit if coming from Ireland. However, for your own personal protection travellers are advised to have cover against the following;

* Tetanus (childhood booster)
* Typhoid (food & water borne disease)
* Hepatitis A (food & water borne disease)

For those planning a longer or more rural trip vaccine cover against conditions like Hepatitis B and Rabies may also need to be considered.

Now it does say - There are no essential vaccines
and they are commercial....so

Did you get any going to Cuba?

Thanks

mikedragon32

I didn't get any injections, but I did take a high strength vitamin B suppliment for a few weeks before going and while there. Apparently it puts off the mosquitos.

If you're staying in a decent resort hotel you should be fine, but it's really up to you. However if you're planning to "go native" then you're as well to get the injections.

egan007

thanks for the info - i'll stock up on Vb's

Dellas

I have been 4 times and never have had injections , I just take Autan spray mosquito repellant and a plug in thing to kill them which I leave plugged in 24/7