I responded to this posting elsewhere.
- Dr. Parks
We are traveling to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic on March 16th for a week with our 20 month old. Our pediatrician recommended the Hep A vaccination as well mefloquine to prevent malaria. Should I be concerned about her taking both of these during the same week (this week) or in combination in general? Are there any additional health precautions we should be taking in visiting this country?
I will also visit the websites that you provided for the other inquirer.
Thank you so much for your professional feedback.
We are traveling to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic on March 16th for a week with our 20 month old. Our pediatrician recommended the Hep A vaccination as well mefloquine to prevent malaria. Should I be concerned about her taking both of these during the same week (this week) or in combination in general? Are there any additional health precautions we should be taking in visiting this country?
I will also visit the websites that you provided for the other inquirer.
Thank you so much for your professional feedback.
Hi.
Thank you for your posting. First, some excellent web-based resources that I would like to direct you to are:
* http://www.mdtravelhealth.com/special/children.html
* http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/yellowBookCh8-SafeInfantsChildren.aspx
* http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/yellowBookCh8-VacRecInfantsChidren.aspx
If you have specific questions after visiting the above links, please feel free to post additional questions.
The answer to your second question regarding where to travel with children is a complicated discussion based in risk assessment, your risk tolerance, your planned activities at each destination, your accommodations at each destination, etc.
In the travel medicine clinic setting, we often have these types of discussions that are specific to each travel destination.
I welcome additional specific questions that you may have.
~•~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.