Participatory Methods Thematic Group added to the HDCA Blog!
The Human Development and Capability Association (HDCA) Thematic group on Participatory Methods has been added to the HDCA blog. This is a place for us to share ideas on our latest activities! Please send your comments and be participatory!
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I hope to hear from you!
Alex Frediani
Coordinator of HDCA Thematic Group on Participatory Methods
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Information on Travellers Shots to India
Summary of recommendations:
All travelers should visit either their personal physician or a travel health clinic 4-8 weeks before departure.
Malaria: Prophylaxis with Lariam, Malarone, or doxycycline is recommended.
Vaccinations:
| Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
| Typhoid | Recommended for all travelers |
| Polio | One-time booster recommended for any adult traveler who completed the childhood series but never had polio vaccine as an adult |
| Yellow fever | Required for all travelers arriving from or transiting through a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas. Not recommended otherwise. |
| Japanese encephalitis | For long-term (>1 month) travelers to rural areas or travelers who may engage in extensive unprotected outdoor activities in rural areas, especially after dusk |
| Hepatitis B | For travelers who may have intimate contact with local residents, especially if visiting for more than 6 months |
| Rabies | For travelers who may have direct contact with animals and may not have access to medical care |
| Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
| Tetanus-diphtheria | Revaccination recommended every 10 years |
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