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Q: Yellow Fever Vaccination. We are going on the Pacific Panama Canal cruise (Island Princess - April) and we are getting conflicting views as to whether we need a yellow fever vaccination. We will be visiting Guatemala and Nicaragua, and I see from various websites that as certificate of vaccination 'may be required' in these two countries. Our GP has offered to give us exemption certificates as there are increased risks for people over 60. If anyone has visited these countries, any advice/experiences would be appreciated.

Submitted by:Whittle, Heywood on 22nd Mar 2008
Subject: Princess Cruises/Island Princess/Panama Canal

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Answer by binns, padiham (23 Mar 08 18:38) to a QUESTION by Whittle (22 Mar 08 14:52)

we have just returned from the panama canal cruise and the yellow fever vaccine wasnt needed. we flew to acapulco and cruised through the canal into the caribbean. its a fantastic cruise and you will enjoy every minute of it. we sailed on the arcadia but you will still have the same enjoyment with princess. have a happy holida

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Answer by pilgrim, north hykeham (23 Mar 08 10:53) to a QUESTION by Whittle (22 Mar 08 14:52)

Speak to your Practice Nurse she has access to the website and will give you the best advic

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Answer by Whittle, Heywood (23 Mar 08 09:32) to a QUESTION by Whittle (22 Mar 08 14:52)

Many thanks for responding. It is our local accredited centre who are questioning whether we need it or whether we an get away with an exemption certificate. I posted the question to find out if any other people had done a similar trip and whether they had to produce a certificate of vaccination at any of the ports. I will contact Princess - why did I not think of that!!!! Once again, thank you for your help

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Answer by thomas, hetton-le-hole (23 Mar 08 07:56) to a QUESTION by Whittle (22 Mar 08 14:52)

Just contact your cruise company--they will tell you exactly what,if any,vaccinationa you require. My mother had her yellow fever vaccination at the age of 75--no ill affects-she wasn't going to miss her trip up the Amazon

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Answer by Armstrong, Leigh (22 Mar 08 22:40) to a QUESTION by Whittle (22 Mar 08 14:52)

I would suggest you look at http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068854/ Where it states below Yellow fever vaccine can only be given at accredited centres. Many GP practices are accredited, but if your local GP practice is not accredited you can find a list of the nearest available centres at www.nathnac.org This has various links to Dept of Health pages which may be of assistance. If not I would suggest perhaps checking with your local Tropical School of Medicine who may be of some assistance.