Travel Flashcards
1
Q
What is the route of Hep a infection?
A
Faecal oral route e.g. shelfish
2
Q
What is the route of hep B infection?
A
Infection caused by parental exposure to infected blood or body fluids
3
Q
How should typhoid vaccine be given?
A
Live attenuated oral vaccine given in 3 doses on alternate days.
Should give at least 3 days before starting malaria prophylaxis
Should avoid antibacterials 3 days before and after
4
Q
How long before travel should the yellow fever vaccine be given?
A
At lease 10 days before travel
5
Q
How should chloroquine be taken
A
1 week before travel and continue for 4 weeks after return
6
Q
How long before travel should doxycycline be started?
A
Can start 2 days before travel
7
Q
How long before travel should malarone be started?
A
1/2 days
