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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 5:56 am
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txflyer77
 
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Originally Posted by im.daniel
Prior to 2012, I'd often travel to places (urban and rural) like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, India etc without prior immunisation. However, a good friend and colleague of mine (doctor) passed away from Typhoid after a 4 week trip to the subcontinent - I decided the risk wasn't worth it.

Hep A and Typhoid immunisations last 5 years? - and sets you back $140 in Australia
Do note that, AFAIK, the typhoid vaccine isn't 100%—precautions should still be taken. That said, I'd definitely get the vaccine.
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