Vaccinations?

Question

Do I absolutely need to get vaccinated before I go to Caracas? Or do I not need it? Because its too expensive, couple hundred dollars. More than people in Venezuela make in a year. If there is any basic vaccinations I should get tell me what they are called and how much they cost because the doctor wasn't helpful and got mad and annoyed with me with each general question i asked. im a young guy from canada. thanx. and i think ill go to other places in south america too... but probably not the amazon. because obviously those are the playgrounds for millionaires and big travel nerds who know everything and do everything right.

Answer 1

You can also check at the county health dep't where you live.  they often give vaccinations at a much lower price than private doctor offices.

Answer 2

Check with The World Health Organization at www.who.int to find out where they are required

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Answer 3

http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx

Thats the link for the travel safety website of the US govt.

Venezuela is known for malaria, Denque and other diseases. But hey if you think your trip is going to more fun if you catch those, then go ahead. But you probably can't leave to go there without them. Honestly, you want to save a few hundred dollars and risk having thousands in hospital bills or possibly dying?

And the reason the people from Venzuela don't spend hundreds on is because the prices are adjusted to their income.