Do I really need Typhoid Vaccine when travelling to Shainghai, Beijing and Wuhan?
Question: Well I got my Tetanus and Hep A Gamma Globulin….but I have been told by the Travel Clinic and my doctor that Typhoid is endemic to China and I should take the Vaccine…..but I have also been told by many that they have gone without this and been fine. Granted an upset stomach and diarrea, etc. is expected (even when following best practices) but I’m not sure about the Typhoid because I always associate this with Rural areas. I don’t mind spending the money if I really need it but if I’m taking it when the chances are next to nothing well that’s just seems extreme and unecessarily expensive. I will be staying with my Chinese Girlfriend’s family in a humble, urban environment for my stay in Wuhan and with her friends in Beijing and Shanghai. Does anyone have an opinion or experience with this? Answer: So…. lemme get this straight… Doctor and Travel Clinic both say you should get it. These are people who’s job it is to know what is needed and why and trained in the field.
