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Posted 7/14/2015 6:37 PM (GMT 0)

Hi my fellow Lymies! So I just thought I would get people's thoughts on my current issue.

I am traveling overseas next month to New Zealand & Fiji ( turn turn )! Fun! However, I am recommended to get a Typhoid vaccine for trip. I did contact my LLMD and he said to go ahead w/ the vaccine but that I'll likely feel worse for 2 weeks afterwards. sad  

So should I go ahead with it? Have any of y'all gotten any vaccines? I'm def. nervous about the vaccine now.

Thanks guys!

Posted 7/14/2015 7:24 PM (GMT 0)
It's not recommended to have vaccinations...but is Typhoid fever a significant threat? I don't know enough about Typhoid Fever to advise whether it's a significant risk to warrant getting the vaccine.

I did read that the vaccine may only be about 50% effective.
Posted 7/14/2015 7:28 PM (GMT 0)
My doctor told me not to get the flu vaccine last winter, because of the metals etc. But I haven't been in a position to get any others.
Posted 7/14/2015 10:44 PM (GMT 0)
Generally speaking, vaccinations are not recommended while infected with Lyme because your immune system is already taxed enough - but your talking about some pretty serious illnesses if you aren't up on all of your vaccinations, and you surely don't want to risk having them on top of Lyme!!

I would say get your vaccinations as early as you can so that you have time to recover before going.

Map showing where typhoid is endemic:
www.aucklandmetrodoctors.co.nz/index.php/Travel-Vaccinations/typhoid-vaccine.html

www.traveldoctor.com.au/files/editor_upload/File/fact-sheets/9115%20TD%20Health%20Fact%20Sheet%20Fiji.pdf
Posted 7/14/2015 11:09 PM (GMT 0)
There's literally ZERO actual scientific PROOF that when vaccinated that the antibodies produced BECAUSE OF that particular 'bug'- that the immune system would even protect one from exposure to that which was vaccinated against. I've read MANY reports on the history of vaccines and disease eradication doesn't result in vaccines, but rather efficient hygiene, modern plumbing, and well ventilated housing, and the discovery of antibacs.

In 2005, before moving overseas to SE Asia, I was advised to redo ALL the childhood vaccines in addition to the hep. Vaccine. Shortly after, I became VERY ill with vertigo, strange skin sensations, a very scary feeling inside my head as if being filled w/water, and a hot iron top of head, heart palps, and lightheadedness- oh and severe anxiety & panic attacks w/upper left stomach pain.

I very likely, but unknowingly at the time, contracted Lyme ONE yr before my 're-vaccination' when I went camping in Cali.Sierra Nevada mountain range and the vaccines exacerbated my already taxed immune system. Everything started going downhill from there.

If you're interested in the history of vaccines watch Dr. TENT on youtube
Posted 7/14/2015 11:14 PM (GMT 0)
I got heavy metals toxicity from vaccines-high metals severely suppresses the immune system!
Posted 7/15/2015 3:46 AM (GMT 0)
I get the flu shot every year Iv had Lyme for 3 years and the shot never made me feel worse so idk? If it's similar or not to what ur getting
Posted 7/15/2015 3:53 PM (GMT 0)
Typhoid is very very rare in NZ and a growing 'epidemic' in Fiji, with 24 reported cases this past New Year's in a population of just under a million. They believe it spread among the guests at a NYEve Party.

You can avoid typhoid fever by washing your hands well, drinking purified water, and eating only well-cooked food while on your fabulous vacation :). Harder to avoid is Dengue Fever in Fiji, which is carried by mosquitoes. Weigh this info against the possibility of exacerbating your lyme symptoms by getting a vaccine or two...

Post Edited (mauihawaii) : 7/15/2015 10:02:33 AM (GMT-6)

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