Originally Posted by cyclezealot
We went to Bolivia/Peru last summer and Indonesia/Malyasia the year before...We went to our doctor..You just go to your doctor prepare yourself to spend big bucks...Our 4 immunizations to go to Indonesia cost us over $600...more than our housing costs cost us in Indonesia..
the idea of a clinic is a good one...But, our doctor told us...you don't go to tropical areas, you probably do not need immunizations....The nurse asked us specifically where are you going and knew exactly what we needed...
since we went to no tropical areas in Peru/Bolivia..last year we needed No shots...as to Visas in South America...we checked out Chile and Argentina as we considered visits there too...At the time the only country in South America to require visas was Brazil....remember, you might have to plunk down $25-45 when you exit the country as an exit tax..
Yes thats a very good point. At higher elevations the mosquito borne diseases like malaria are not widespread. But on a lengthy bike tour, you'll be at lower elevations enough for concern. I do remember the inoculations costing big bucks; and they also take a while to kick in. So get them with time to spare.
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