Medical issues when traveling to puerto rico???

Question

I will be going to puerto rico for 2 months this summer in the san juan area. I have a meningitis shot and tetnus. Is there any other shots I should get? Or any precautions i should take? I dont know anything about where i'm going. thanks!

Answer 1

meningitis and tetnus?? are you going to PR or the amazon?

Answer 2

Vaccinations for Travel to Puerto Rico (U.S.)

The following medical vaccinations are desirable or helpful for travel to Puerto Rico (U.S.) to prevent contagious diseases in Puerto Rico (U.S.):

hepatitis A - or immune globulin (IG)

hepatitis B - if risk of exposure to blood/bodily fluid or medical treatment or if your stay will be longer than 6 months, all infants and children 11-12 years who did not complete the series as infants

rabies - if you might be exposed to wild or domestic animals through your work or recreation

typhoid

tetanus - booster dose as needed, diphtheria - booster dose as needed, measles - booster dose as needed

YOU CAN FOUND THIS INFO

www.wrongdiagnosis.com/travel-health/p...

Answer 3

Puerto Rico is a US Commonwealth. People have all the same vaccinations done in PR as the US. You won't catch any crazy diseases. Just make sure you normal shots are up to date & you will be fine. The water & food are even safe to consume and follow FDA standards. You should bring some mosquito repellent because the Mosquito's can cause Dengue Fever. Also avoid dusk & dawn outside because thats when they bite.

While in San Juan you should check out Old San Juan, El Morro Fort & try some authentic food. If you want to explore more, leave San Juan and see El Yunque Rainforest, the biobay, Camuy Caves & Arecibo Telescope. Enjoy!

Answer 4

Puerto Rico is a colony of the USA and they also are forced to received the same "vaccinations" as second-class citizen of the USA.

My 2 cents.

Answer 5

u wont have any problems, puerto rico its not a third world country. u wont get any weird diseases. u just need ur common shots, like required in the states. u will be fine.

Answer 6

you dont need any shots to go to Puerto Rico. Health style is safe and just need to protect yourself from the sun.

Answer 7

You should be fine with what you have, other than taking a precaution with the mosquitos.