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Do I need a booster for vaccines which I had in childhood?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a photographer and would likely venture into so many remote areas. I will obtain appropriate malaria prophylaxis before traveling to remote areas and have a large supply of DEET and Permethrin mosquito repellent.

I want to be sure that I am up-to-date with all of my vaccines and that there is nothing I am missing. I have attached a typed record of my vaccine history.

I read that some adults may need a polio booster and typhoid pills or a typhoid vaccine. Do you suggest these? Do I need a booster for any of the vaccines I had as a child? Am I missing any other shots?
Answered by Dr. Pooja Pardhi

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Dr. Pooja Pardhi is a General Physician and General Practitioner for 15 years. She completed MBBS from Government Medical College, Nagpur, in 2009 . She is also an expert in Internal Medicine. She consults patients at home, monitoring patients' conditions and wellbeing. She diagnoses and treats illnesses or ailments, does minor surgeries, and carries out tests to diagnose the condition. She is currently practicing in Mumbai.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate your attention to your health and the steps you've taken to stay protected. Considering the vaccines you've already received, I would recommend getting the typhoid and pneumococcal vaccine to further safeguard your health. Since you've completed most of the polio doses, there's no need for any booster dose at the moment. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable trip!

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At July 26, 2018
Reviewed At February 2, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Pooja Pardhi is a General Physician and General Practitioner for 15 years. She completed MBBS from Government Medical College, Nagpur, in 2009 . She is also an expert in Internal Medicine. She consults patients at home, monitoring patients' conditions and wellbeing. She diagnoses and treats illnesses or ailments, does minor surgeries, and carries out tests to diagnose the condition. She is currently practicing in Mumbai.

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Pooja Pardhi is a General Physician and General Practitioner for 15 years. She completed MBBS from Government Medical College, Nagpur, in 2009 . She is also an expert in Internal Medicine. She consults patients at home, monitoring patients' conditions and wellbeing. She diagnoses and treats illnesses or ailments, does minor surgeries, and carries out tests to diagnose the condition. She is currently practicing in Mumbai.

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