flu shots in paris?
Oct 20, 2004, 9:22 am
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flu shots in paris?
I am going to PARIS friday, and due to a medium risk health factor, i prefer to get a flu shot. does anyone know the situation in france? In particular, is there a clinic at CDG or medical clinic in Paris where these are available?
Oct 20, 2004, 1:35 pm
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Some information in this thread on the AF forum :
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=364703
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=364703
Oct 21, 2004, 12:08 am
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There is no shortage of flu-shots, no queues in France whatsoever.
The vaccination center at the airport is more geared to tropical shots such as smallpox, typhoid, cholera etc.
Just stop at any pharmacy in town and get advice. They'll either sell you the shots directly or direct you to the nearest place where you can get it.
The vaccination center at the airport is more geared to tropical shots such as smallpox, typhoid, cholera etc.
Just stop at any pharmacy in town and get advice. They'll either sell you the shots directly or direct you to the nearest place where you can get it.
Oct 21, 2004, 1:36 pm
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My only concern was that they were vaccinating for the same strains that are expected where you live. I'm not sure if it's the same vaccine over there that they use over here, but it should be easy enough to ask. No that it would hurt to get it any ways, just may not offer all the protection you need.