Contact your local medical centre or doctor to get information. Weather you will need a vaccination will depend on where in Mexico you will stay. Malaria prophylaxis can be relevant as vaccination against yellow fever also can be. Staying in the Jungle or an other more uncivilised place are such circumstances. Furthermore there is a recommendation to take some stomach medicine i.e. Dukoral, as the bacterial flora is very different from the one in Scandinavia.

In line with Government directives, we advise parents who take up the separate vaccines that their children finish the full course of injections. Parents will be asked to sign a consent form to this effect (a copy of this may be requested). There is sometimes a shortage of mumps vaccine; we do our best to inform patients of availability. Having single vaccinations gives a better immunity level than the combined MMR jab (97% vs 87%). See similar questions...

Refer to the CDC web site and any materials provided by ISEP and the host institution for full information. Visit Boynton’s Travel Clinic and be certain all regular vaccinations (including tetanus) are up to date. See similar questions...

You are more likely to experience Montezuma's Revenge. Here's information from webmd.com: "40 percent of visitors to Mexico experience traveler's diarrhea and it can wreck a trip. Being careful what one eats and drinks and being prepared for illness if it occurs are the keys." So be sure to take anti-diarrhea medicine. If you forget, pick some up at the pharmacy across the street from Casa Phoenix. www.webmd. See similar questions...

It is very safe if you stay on the beaten tourist path. The best way to do it is to leave the driving to someone else. There are many local companies that will make sure you get there and back with minimal fuss or expense. Leisure Tours is offering Wed. day trips for $25 (prepaid.) Click here for more info on Matamoros, Mexico. Also be aware that US immigration will be keeping an eagle eye out for intoxicated minors trying to cross back into the US so exercise some common sense here See similar questions...

No. Dental patients are the economic "bread and butter" of town. Los Algodones is one of the most tourist-protected places in Mexico. The regular police plus "tourist police," watch over you. See similar questions...

No vaccinations are required for entrance into Ghana , but you should go over the above recommendations for vaccination with your doctor. Global Crossroad STRONGLY suggests volunteers follow the Center for Disease Control's travel advice ( www.cdc.gov). See similar questions...

None are required, but you may wish to contact your personal physician for his/her advice. Back to top See similar questions...

The World Health Organisation states that there must be at least 4 weeks between childhood vaccinations. Accordingly, we leave a gap of 6 weeks between appointments. Please note that patients should also leave a gap after/before HIB vaccination. See similar questions...