Vaccinations for Turkey

[Pussyhunter]

I am going to Kusdasi with my wife and two youn children.One is five years old and the other will be 17mnths.I have read conflicting info.Can any one help me??

[minniemoo]

I am almost sure you nor your children will need vaccinations before you go to Turkey but you can vist the Centre for Disease Control & Prevention -

wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationList.aspx

this gives you a list of countries worldwide and everything you need to know about vaccinations etc for that country = hope it helps.

[CushtyFred]

Well according to that site you do need vacinations.

[KARL]

The manuals doctors consult take a sledgehammer approach to these matters and the doctors generally know no better (little fault of theirs). Our son travelled to Greece when he was 3 months old and we would have refused extra injections/inocculations at that age had we been advised (we didn't ask and he is currently exceptionally well and successful). I would not think a Turkish tourist resort presents much of a risk but you must seek information and weigh up pros and cons. I would be inclined to take along really good stomach cures plus such things as Calpol. Then watch the children very carefully for up to three weeks after returning home for any signs of illness and don't hesitate to seek advice (informing of the journey) if you are worried. The one I would be most worried about is meningitis - something that they could easily pick up at home.

[Tizzi247]

I have been to Turkey a dozen times and have never had injections, because it is so westernised now - not like it used to be.

I just take malaria tablets (Avoclor from Boots chemist - very cheap), which I think are ok for children also, but check when you buy them. You take them 2 weeks before you go, the time you are there and then 2 weeks after you come home.

Take plenty of mosquito repellent and also be prepared to get "Turkey tummy", because no matter how careful you are with bottled water etc, when you eat out, it can still get you! The pharmacies are very helpful, you're usually given yellow tablets and they will also advise on what to give the children.