Grenada

Grenada is a Caribbean country comprising a main island, also called Grenada, and smaller surrounding islands. Dubbed the “Spice Isle,” the hilly main island is home to numerous nutmeg plantations. It’s also the site of the capital, St. George’s, whose colorful homes, Georgian buildings and early-18th-century Fort George overlooks narrow Carenage Harbour. To the south is Grand Anse Beach, with resorts and bars.

• Recommended Travel Vaccinations For Grenada

  VACCINE

  HOW DISEASE SPREADS

  PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

  • VACCINE

    Hepatitis A

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    You can get Hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Grenada ,regardless of where you are eating or staying.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated
    •Eat and drink safely

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  • VACCINE

    Hepatitis B

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    You can get hepatitis B through sexual contact, contaminated needles, and blood product and recommends this vaccine if you might have sex with a new partner, get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get Vaccinated
    •Avoid sharing body fluids
    • Avoid non sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

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  • VACCINE

    Rabies

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    You can get Rabis from the Saliva of the infected animals.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •High risk country
    •Vaccine recommended for long- term travelers and those who may come in contact with animals

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  • VACCINE

    Yellow Fever

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Yellow Fever is a mosquito-borne infectious disease and can get yellow fever through Mosquito's.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated
    •Prevent mosquito bites

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    Typhoid

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    You can get Typhoid through contaminated food or water in Grenada. Specially if you are traveling in rural areas.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated
    • Eat and Drink safely

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• Routine Vaccination For Grenada

  VACCINE

  HOW DISEASE SPREADS

  PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

  • VACCINE

    Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Measles, mumps, and rubella are viral diseases.Measles starts as a fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), and a red, pinpoint rash that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.The mumps virus usually causes swelling in glands just below the ears, giving the appearance of chipmunk cheeks.Rubella is also known as German measles. It can cause a mild rash on the face, swelling of glands behind the ears, and in some cases, swelling of the small joints and low-grade fever.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated
    •Keep away from animals
    •Avoid touching body fluids
    •Avoid sharing body fluids

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  • VACCINE

    TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis)

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Wounds & Airborne. Only one adult booster of pertussis required.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated
    •Avoid touching body fluids
    •Avoid sharing body fluids

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    Pneumonia

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Airborne

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Two vaccines given seperately.
    •All 65+ or immunocompromised should receive both.

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    Influenza

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system — your nose, throat and lungs. This is commonly called the flu, but it's not the same as stomach "flu" viruses that cause diarrhea and vomiting.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get Vaccinated
    •Away from people who are infected cough or sneeze

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  • VACCINE

    (Varicella) Chickenpox

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Chickenpox is an airborne disease. Spread easily through the coughs and sneezes of an infected person.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get Vaccinated
    •Avoid touching body fluids
    •Avoid contacting with the blisters

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    Polio

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Polio (poliomyelitis) is a potentially deadly, life-altering disease. The virus enters the body and attacks the brain and spinal cord, often causing paralysis.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get Vaccinated
    •Avoid sharing contacts with infected people
    •Avoid contaminated food or water, though sneezes or coughs can transmit the virus

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  • VACCINE

    Flu Shot

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    The flu vaccine is the most effective way to prevent illness caused by seasonal influenza viruses. The flu vaccine reduces a person's risk of developing flu-related illness.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated

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by ptadmin | Jan 8, 2020 | Destinations, Top Destinations | 0 comments