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Vaccinations required if travelling

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I am American and I believe I am up to date on all of my regular vaccines. If I become pregnant in the next three months, would it be safe to travel to Morocco in Africa? I am certain I will need additional vaccines/immunizations, but I am unsure if they are safe for a young fetus. Thank you.

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Hello,
Thanks for writing to DoctorSpring.com with your health concern.

The following vaccines would be required before a trip to Morocco, and they are part of your ' regular ' or ' routine ' vaccinations - please check -
measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, and your yearly flu shot.

In addition to these, you would need to consider the following -
1. Hepatitis A vaccine - safe during pregnancy
2. Typhoid vaccine - Avoid the oral typhoid vaccine, injectable can be given.
3. If you might have sex with a new indigenous Moroccan partner, indulge in tattooing or skin piercing, or have medical procedures that involve blood and blood products, consider Hepatitis B vaccination also.
4. If you are going to indulge in outdoor activities that put you at high risk of animal bites or animal contact , then rabies vaccine should be considered. This is generally avoided in pregnant women - take it only if your potential risk of exposure is very high.

All the best.
Please feel free to discuss further.


Dr. Aarti Vazirani
Category: Infertility Specialist
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Residency: Obstetrics & Gynecolog, BJMC,Civil hospital, Ahmedabad, 2008
Post Graduate: MS (Obstetrics & Gynecology), B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, 2008
Medical School: MBBS, B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, 2004
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