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Vaccines - where to get ?

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Hi,
I am visiting India in two weeks and need to get vaccinated quickly.
I believe I need at least Hepatitis A, and Malaria ?
Can I just go to a hospital to get this done ?
Thanks

Emille B.

Two weeks in advance is not optimal for vaccine to offer full protection.
Got to your GP , or the Tropisch Instituut in Antwerp , for decent advice.

Oct 31, 2013 23:28
Mark L-W

Visit your GP.
You may be out of luck.
I have been to India several times and the last time I was having jabs six weeks prior to departure.
Malaria normally requires pills to be taken two weeks prior.
Cholera, Rabies and others at various times.
On the other hand it depends upon how protected you wish to be.
As you are off in about ten days, do you actually have a Visa ? If not then you may have a problem.
However, speaking to those at the Indian Embassy would solve all these difficulties with their guidance.

Oct 31, 2013 23:54
fellow expat

I agree with other comments- you should visit your GP. If you don't have one your closest pharmacy can give you the contact of one closeby.

Nov 1, 2013 11:33
Trovis

I just returned from Africa a week ago and I was able to get my vaccines 10 days before I travelled. For the malaria, pills are sufficient and you start taking them the day before you leave until a week after you return.

If you are in Brussels, you can visit the travel clinic:

Travel clinic
CHU Saint-Pierre
Site César De Paepe
Rue des Alexiens, 11 (1e étage)
1000 Bruxelles

Consultations après voyage uniquement sur rendez-vous
tel +32(0)2 535 33 43

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Nov 5, 2013 15:27