Immunization for new job
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Immunization for new job
I start training soon for a new job (international cargo) and they want me to bring in my immunization record. They said if you don't have this, necessary immunizations will be provided for you.
That being said, what shots are they looking for? Also, anyone get sick after getting their shots?
That being said, what shots are they looking for? Also, anyone get sick after getting their shots?
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I start training soon for a new job (international cargo) and they want me to bring in my immunization record. They said if you don't have this, necessary immunizations will be provided for you.
That being said, what shots are they looking for? Also, anyone get sick after getting their shots?
That being said, what shots are they looking for? Also, anyone get sick after getting their shots?
#5
Appropriately treated in a first world hospital the mortality of yellow fever is only 20%. Are you seriously worried about your arm aching for a few days?
Last edited by Excargodog; 05-26-2019 at 11:51 AM.
#7
Yellow fever, generally. When I got mine, the nurse who administered it also recommended typhoid and hepatitis A. I decided to get those also. To my surprise, my company reimbursed me for all of them (not just the yellow fever that they told me I needed), even though I didn't even request reimbursement.
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Yellow Fever is the only required shot. Its unavailable, as the facility that manufactured the vaccine has been unavailable since early last year. A French substitute is in use.
Some countries placed a 10 year limit on the shot; by international agreement, all nations are to recognize a lifetime value for the shot.
You're best off getting immunized for other pathogens. Numerous outbreaks occur around the world, and if you're flying in Africa, regular multiple outbreaks of cholera and other diseases are common.
All the standard vaccinations should be current, including your tetanus shot.
Can you get sick when getting shots? Yes. I have. You should still get them.
Some countries placed a 10 year limit on the shot; by international agreement, all nations are to recognize a lifetime value for the shot.
You're best off getting immunized for other pathogens. Numerous outbreaks occur around the world, and if you're flying in Africa, regular multiple outbreaks of cholera and other diseases are common.
All the standard vaccinations should be current, including your tetanus shot.
Can you get sick when getting shots? Yes. I have. You should still get them.
#9
Yellow Fever is the only required shot. Its unavailable, as the facility that manufactured the vaccine has been unavailable since early last year. A French substitute is in use.
Some countries placed a 10 year limit on the shot; by international agreement, all nations are to recognize a lifetime value for the shot.
You're best off getting immunized for other pathogens. Numerous outbreaks occur around the world, and if you're flying in Africa, regular multiple outbreaks of cholera and other diseases are common.
All the standard vaccinations should be current, including your tetanus shot.
Can you get sick when getting shots? Yes. I have. You should still get them.
Some countries placed a 10 year limit on the shot; by international agreement, all nations are to recognize a lifetime value for the shot.
You're best off getting immunized for other pathogens. Numerous outbreaks occur around the world, and if you're flying in Africa, regular multiple outbreaks of cholera and other diseases are common.
All the standard vaccinations should be current, including your tetanus shot.
Can you get sick when getting shots? Yes. I have. You should still get them.
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I start training soon for a new job (international cargo) and they want me to bring in my immunization record. They said if you don't have this, necessary immunizations will be provided for you.
That being said, what shots are they looking for? Also, anyone get sick after getting their shots?
That being said, what shots are they looking for? Also, anyone get sick after getting their shots?
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