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Recommended Immunizations?

nglover

My family and I are coming to the DR to live at the end of August. We have two children: ages 5 and 7. I've looked at the USA Center for Disease Control recommended list of extra immunizations for the DR, and I am wondering if they are really necessary or if there is a place to get the shots in the DR.  Typhoid, Malaria, and Hep A were listed.

thanks

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Bob K

Where are you moving to?
For most of the country Malaria precautions are not necessary.
However everyone should have Hep A and B, tetanus, and the kids should be up to date on their immunizations.  I am sure there are places to get most of those here but I would do it back in the US or in Santiago or Santo Domingo.

Bob K

nglover

We are landing in Santiago. If all goes as planned, we'll be staying in the village of  Rio de San Juan. Otherwise, we may be in the Baharona area.

I do have their immunizations up to date. I know I've had Hep A and Tetanus. I'll double check their records.

thanks

planner

Sounds like you are good.  And welcome to the forum!!!