any south african mum or dads?

[duchessofdulwich]

we have been invited to a wedding in south africa (march 2011). we have a little one who will be 15 months by then. does anyone know what vaccinations/ medications we might be looking at for this?

I have recently refused the BCG for her now im wondering if i should have got it done ((arghhh decisions!?)

[pebbles]

We took our son to SA at 3 months and he didn't have to have anything (i'm 99% sure however still had baby brain then, actually still have it now!!!). Thinking about it he had had his 1st 2 jabs but not his 3rd and certainly hadn't had his BCG.

How fabulous, you'll love it :)

[The Nappy Lady]

Where in South Africa?

Some areas are Malarial, but more if going to safari areas etc. if I recall correctly.

You can always check with your practice nurse (or possibly a chemists?) to be 100% sure.

Molly

[candj]

I never read anything about having to have the BCG for SA either, but if your little one is 15 months by then would think the MMR would be ideal. When we went to SA no one had any extra vaccines but then we were only in the Western Cape/Cape Town area but it really does depend where you go (ie, the lower areas are more prone to Malaria including Kruger Park). I would ask your GP to be sure. Have a lovely time.

[linzkg]

We son went to SA when he was 6 months so only had the usual limited jabs.

He's since had the BCG - other then me originally being from SA hubby likes going 'into the bush' and roughing it whether in Africa or Asia so we got it just to be safe but also hopefully our son will travel when he's older too so at least he's covered.

With regards to mozzies - you should be fine but maybe use citronella oil for your little one - obviously not directly onto the skin but put a drop onto the clothes.

Water is SA is generally absolutely fine directly from taps too - if you end up in a game park or bush just ask - but your hosts will generally provide bottled water if there were any risks regardless.

If anything make sure you've got sun protection and good skin creams (we just notice that while their sin is healthy in the sunshine it can dry out quite a bit.)

Enjoy!