Re: [Debconf-discuss] "Hepatitis A" vaccination recommendation was Re: Water supply at the venue
On Wed, Jun 15, 2016 at 9:05 PM, shirish शिरीष <shirishag75@gmail.com> wrote:
> at bottom :-
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> On 14/06/2016, Julian Andres Klode <jak@debian.org> wrote:
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>> Just to add: A "Hepatitis A" vaccination is recommended for South
>> African cities (at least in Germany it's recommended). It has a
>> tendency to spread with water.
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> Dear Julian,
> This whole thread was crucial. The South African DHA-84 Form 11 which
> I filled recommended to get "Hepatitis A" vaccination done only if you
> are going to stay in South Africa for more than 3 months.
>
> With your insight/knowledge I did take the vaccine today as its better
> to take it rather than give opportunity to get sick while traveling
> due to water, something as severe as "Hepatitis A" which spreads with
> water. although will be sticking with bottled water or filtered water
> as much as possible.
>
> I would suggest to put out a mass e-mail as this in the other
> attendees interest to get vaccinated.
The serious reply: While you should be fine, in a large city with
reliable services, in South Africa, I think getting a Hep A
vaccination is a good thing in general. I think South African citizens
get these as babies. I had one in 2012 again, but only because I work
on a sewage works.
Most of the water-related diseases in the south of the continent is
only hazardous on long term exposure without alternative clean
drinking water, which is where the 'more than 3 months' thing comes
in. Going hiking in remote parts, and similar activities (like, maybe
attending a conference?) is still fine, you may just get a runny tummy
for a day or two.
The joking reply: Shirish, surely nothing in South Africa is as bad as
a Delhi-belly???
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