Je pars au Pérou, à Iquitos, en octobre. Je n'arrive pas à obtenir une information claire sur les vaccins obligatoires. J'ai li à gauche à droite que le vaccin contre la fivre jaune est obligatoire si on se rend du côté de l'Amazonie (ce qui est mon cas) mais pas si on se rend dans les hauteurs. Ce que je ne comprends pas, c'est qu'un vaccin en théorie est obligatoire pour un pays ou ne l'est pas, ce n'est logiquement pas en rapport avec la région où l'on se rend. Alors si vous pouviez m'éclairer là dessus...
Ensuite, la personne qui organise le séjour m'a dit que les moustiques étaient assez peu présents, donc je voulais votre avis là dessus, si vous vous êtes déjà rendus dans cette région à cette période, pensez-vous que c'est réellement nécessaire de suivre un traitement anti-paludique? Ce n'est pas obligatoire non plus je crois, c'est ça?
Je voulais aussi vous poser d'autres questions plus pratiques. Quel est le niveau de vie au Pérou? Niveau électricité, je crois qu'il faut uniquement un adaptateur de type américain car le voltage est le même qu'en France, c'est ça?
Voilà voilà... si jamais j'ai d'autres questions, je vous en ferais part car j'ai constaté en lisant les messages, que vous répondez vite, sympathiquement et bien :)
Il n'y a pas de vaccin obligatoire au Pérou et on ne te demandera rien à ton arrivée à Lima.
La recommandation des vaccins est fonction du risque de la region ou tu vas. Si tu prends les site du ministère des affaires etrangeres, le tableau des risques evoqués est catastrophique car il balaie tous les risques possibles en se basant sur des statistiques depuis très longtemps ainsi que sur des possibles epidemies ( de quoi dire dans n'importe quel cas: je vous avait prevenu.....)
Neanmoins, il y a des risques liés aux moustiques dans les parties amazoniennes. On ne peut pas faire des traitements preventifs pour tout
Fievre Jaune, Malaria, Dengue.....
Le vaccin contre la fievre jaune est le plus facile à faire et est très recommandé.
Pour la Malaria, le traitement préventif est lourd, très coûteux avec des effets secondaires dans les premiers jours . De plus, il doit se poursuivre après le retour de voyage
Une bonne protection et une bonne attention sont normalement suffisantes pour un court sejour entre Iquitos et la foret
Vetement leger à manches longues et pantalon, de preference impregné pour eviter les piqures aux travers des vetements, cremes protectrices,
moustiquaire de preference impregnée, .....
Tu peux trouver un produit d'impregnation chez ton pharmacien pour faire des petites impregnation ( 2 KG de linge) http://www.insectecran.com
Tu parles d'altitude....
Selon les scientifiques l'anophèle responsable de la malaria ne supporte pas l'altitude, ( mais cela reste à verifier sur le terrain ) mais tu trouves des moustiques partout même au Machu Pichu ou au lac titicaca et ne portent pas de pancartes s'ils sont porteurs ou non .
Tu pars combien de temps en amazonie et surtout en foret?
Pas de vaccin obligatoire ça c'est cool!! Je suis pas fan des vaccins!
Pour les moustiques, je vais opter pour les manches, un produit en application locale et une bonne cure de Vit B12, j'ai lu qu'ils detestaient ça!
Je pars pour environ 8 jours à Iquitos et 2 jours à Lima. Quant à savoir combien de temps je compte passer en forêt pure... Ben du coup, je ne comprends pas bien où se situe Iquitos... C'est catalogué forêt dans sa région? Prcq je serais dans une sorte de camp de chaman, donc pas à Iquitos même mais à qq kilomètres... C'est catalogué forêt à votre avis?
La vaccin Fievre jaune n'est aps obligatoire pour le Pérou.
Pour ce qui est du traitement contre la paludisme, c'est cher et/ou risqué (effets secondaires).
Il vaut mieux éviter les moustiques (lotion, vetements couvrants et enduits....)
A Iquitos même, il y a peu de moustique.
Si tu vas en forêt (c a d dans la jungle pas en ville), tu vas en trouveer plus mais c'est variable ça dépends aussi des endroits. En général il y en a plus prés des cours d'eau.
Ca varie aussi en fonction des heures de la journée.
Maintenant est ce que celà pose un probléme à ton chaman que tu utilises un anti moustique ?
j'ai été à iquitos en 2001, sans traitement anti paludisme (pas d'obligation), par contre je me suis vacciné contre la fièvre jaune, j'ai dormi 2 nuits dans un lodge dans la forêt amazonienne coté pérou, moustique néant.
pour l'électricité les prises de courant c'est pareil qu'en france, rasoir électrique ...............
bon séjour
Bon, ben je suis fixée alors, je vais dans la jungle 😏 Et pas de vaccin pour moi! (ni de traitement anti-palu pour l'occasion)
En ce qui concerne le chaman pour savoir si utiliser un traitement anti-moustique le dérange... j'en ai aucune idée!!!! J'ai 2 réponses approxmatives pour cette question : la 1ère c'est que de toute façon si j'utilise un traitement anti-moustique, j'essaierais de le trouver le plus en rapport possible avec qqch de naturel donc à priori pas de quoi être en désaccord et que deuxièmement, il voit passer des occidentaux régulièrement, alors les traitements anti-moustiques et leur peur face aux diverses bestioles sympathiques du coin, il doit être habitué aussi 😉 Donc...
Enfin bon, merci bcp pour vos réponses! Vous m'ôtez une épine du pied (ou plus exactement une aiguille du bras!)
tu n'aimes pas les vaccins, mais il ne faut pas tenter le diable et cumuler les risques.
En ce qui concerme les anti moustiques, je te recommande les impregnations de vetements qui ne degagent aucune odeur et ne donnent pas d'allergies. Pour la peau tu peux prendre un anti moustique naturel genre pyrete mais ne fait surtout pas l'impasse sur ta moustiquaire de preference impregnée aussi.
Chaman ou pas, n'oublie pas quand même que tu prends un risque - même calculé- et que si d'autres voyageurs n' ont pas rencontrésde moustiques, cela ne veut pas dire qu'ils n'y en a pas .La region est reconnue infestée, moins dans les villes ( a cause de la pollution). Tu sais comme moi que l'eclosion des moustiques est fonction des conditions climatiques et cette annèe est exceptionnelle dans ce domaine
@ Los Niños
Mon message a disparu !
Je voulais d'une part vous remarcier, Los Niños pour vos nombreux conseils, et d'autre part vous demander en quoi cette année est exceptionnelle et à quoi doit-on s'attendre.
@ NeoFlo
Pour ma part, compte tenu de la gravité de la maladie je me suis faite vacciner contre la fièvre jaune. Etant à Puerto Maldonado 4 jours dans la forêt j'ai utilisé une seule boîte de malarone (cher mais sans effets secondaires). Par contre je me suis rendue compte que le répellent que j'avais (insect ecran sprcial tropique pour la peau peau et insect ecran pour vêtements) me protégeaient semble-t-il très bien des piqûres. Cet été je vais à Iquitos quelques jours et je me contenterai de cette prévention.
Buen viaje
"Le soleil n'est jamais si beau qu'un jour où l'on se met en route." Giono
je sais pas à quoi, il faut s'attendre, mais cette annèe, il y a eu beaucoup de pluie et plus dans le Nord du Perou et en Amazonie.
Ce sont les conditions idéales pour le developpement des moustiques
Je pense que prendre une boite de malarone est inefficace . Cela ne repond pas aux prescriptions . Les prises doivent commencer avnt le depart et s'arreter quelques jours après le retour. C'est un traitement très lourd et contraignant pour un court sejour
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I’m planning a trip to Japan next year and I have asthma...
I wanted to know about the regulations regarding Ventolin (Salbutamol) in Japan—is it considered a drug? Can I bring my inhaler with me, or do I need to buy a similar product in Japan?
I have two American cousins. The older one was born in Paris, and his sister was born in California. The latter is planning a trip to Paris this summer, but she recently fell ill, and American doctors don’t know what’s wrong. I had the idea of letting her take advantage of her trip to get treated here, avoiding the high healthcare costs of the American system in the process. The problem is, I can’t find anything online about this—just testimonials from French people who used to be American, but nothing for a simple tourist.
I’m traveling to Portugal with my family and I have a treatment that requires injections. How can I take a flight with these? They look like injectable pens.
Thanks
We’re planning a trip to the Philippines from April 22 to May 8, 2026. Flight from Geneva with a layover in Turkey and Manila. Our itinerary: Angeles – Busuanga – Palawan…
The Philippines are a dream destination, but is it possible to travel there safely? I’ve heard that checked luggage often gets lost, tap water isn’t safe to drink, and mosquitoes are everywhere.
For water, what’s the best solution to carry in a backpack? Is a filtering water bottle 100% reliable?
For mosquitoes, should we treat our clothes with repellent? Are you vaccinated against hepatitis A, malaria, or dengue? Or is there an oral treatment to take?
Hi there,
Does anyone know if there’s travel insurance for someone who’s had a heart attack?
I can’t find an insurer that covers a pre-existing condition, even if it’s stable.
Thanks so much!
Hi everyone, next month my wife, our 6-year-old daughter, and I are flying to Thailand. It’ll be a great chance to soak up some sun—something we’ve been missing lately here in France! But speaking of sun, I burn easily, and our daughter even more so. I was wondering what SPF to get for sunscreen and whether it’s better to buy it there or before we leave? Thanks for your tips!
Hello,
We’re planning to spend 3 months in Madagascar starting in mid-February.
Areas: Mahajanga, Tulear, Diego Suarez, and Sainte Marie—the order isn’t set yet. We’ll either drive for part of the trip or take flights.
We’ve heard all sorts of things about required vaccines and medications (is anti-malarial mandatory?). What’s the exact situation for travelers?
I’ll come back to you for other topics (like finding a reliable driver, among others).
Thank you.
Best wishes to you all,
Nicole
We're about to go on an organized trip to South Africa, including Kruger Park. We were told that Malarone should preferably be taken in the evening at the same time during a meal. But it's hard to know what time we'll have dinner, especially since I've read that in South Africa, dinner is usually around 6 PM.
I'd love to hear from people who've been on organized trips to this destination and could share their experience. We were thinking of taking Malarone around 7:30 PM, assuming dinner would be closer to 7 PM than 6 PM. Also, if the meal ends up being earlier or later than when we take the pill, would a cookie or a piece of bread be enough to take with Malarone?
I’m planning to set off on a "round-the-world" trip/long journey at the start of next year, lasting between 4.5 and 6 months. For now, the itinerary looks like this: South Korea (2 weeks) -> Japan (1 month) -> New Zealand (1 month) -> Argentina (1 month) -> United States (1 month).
I’m on medication (paroxetine 20 mg/day) and was hoping to bring enough for the entire trip so I wouldn’t have to find a doctor on the spot, deal with a molecule that might be slightly different from what’s available in France, or wonder if that’s even a possibility. Basically, it seemed simpler on paper...
But after looking into the regulations for each country, it’s suddenly way less simple . Many seem to only allow the amount corresponding to the length of your "stay" in the country... Which is a problem if I arrive in Korea with 4.5 months’ worth of medication, for example.
After all that, and even though I’ll obviously contact the relevant authorities in each country (fingers crossed for a response 😛), here’s my question:
Has anyone here had any experience with this? (Even if it’s a different medication or different countries, any input would be helpful!)
I’m trying to plan a trip to Dubai with my mom. I’ve seen that some of our medications require prior authorization (sleeping pills, codeine, anti-anxiety meds, etc.).
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been in our situation. A friend of mine applied to bring her tramadol, but it was denied—though she needed high doses!
Has anyone here gone through this process? Do we *really* need a prescription in English?
We just found out my wife is pregnant, and we’ve planned a trip to the Barlavento Islands in Cape Verde this November.
We’d like to know if there’s a real risk of Zika contamination on those islands, because from what we’ve found online, the recorded cases are old and come from the Sotavento Islands.
We’re thinking about canceling our trip.
If you’ve recently traveled to Cape Verde or live there, do you have any thoughts on this?
hi, I’m looking for information about the possibility of returning to Thailand with a portable liquid oxygen system and whether it’s possible to recharge it in Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai. thanks
I’m starting a new discussion on this topic since there doesn’t seem to be a recent one.
I have several chronic conditions (including asthma and related ones), and I’m planning to travel for a year across different countries.
Generally, I understand it’s possible to travel with approved medications (which should be my case), but often with a limit of 3 months’ worth of treatment.
Since I’m going for 12 months, that means for three-quarters of my trip, I’d have more than 3 months’ worth of medication.
I plan to bring my prescriptions with the INN (International Nonproprietary Name), as well as the original packaging (even though it’s a nightmare, but from what I understand, it’s necessary). But I’m not sure if that’s enough...
Have any of you been in this situation before? How does it work at customs—do I need to declare everything that exceeds the 3-month limit? Do I need a letter from my doctors?
I'm currently in Bangkok: How can I find a good doctor for a consultation? It's for a friend who'd like a second medical opinion compared to what they got in their country of residence.
Any professionals you'd recommend? How much does it cost?
I’ve already visited quite a few countries across several continents, but I’m pretty new to Asia.
I’m planning a trip to Thailand in October or November, and I wanted to check about health precautions: malaria treatment, vaccinations (hepatitis A or others...).
I’ll mostly be in the northern region, around Chiang Mai, where I’ll spend a lot of time in nature and the mountains. Then I’ll head south to Phuket or Krabi and visit Khao Sok National Park. I’ll finish up in Bangkok, with a likely detour to Kanchanaburi.
From what I understand, for a stay of less than 60 days, I don’t need a visa (I’m a French national)? I just need to fill out the TDAC form 3 to 5 days before arrival?
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone is heading to Cuba soon and could bring me some over-the-counter Sildenafil (viagra) tablets—available at Varadero Airport, among other places.
Hi there! So, I'm hesitating about taking a long trip. I'd like to go away for 2 to 3 months and travel across several continents. I’d love some advice. I often have unexplained allergies and need to follow a daily treatment for my diabetes (insulin). I think I can get authorization from my doctor to travel for 6 months with the treatment—is that correct? After those 6 months, is it possible (instead of bothering a relative to send the medication) to see a foreign doctor to get another 6-month travel authorization? How does it work at the airport? Do I need just one medication transport authorization, or do I have to request a new one in each country (once the treatment runs out) for both the flight and a DCI? Also, travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so will I have to pay for foreign consultations out of pocket? I’m not sure if I explained myself clearly. Oh, and just to repeat—travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so foreign consultations will be at my own expense? Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi everyone.
After years of traveling to the USA without any medical insurance subscriptions—and luckily never having any major health issues (though I did get a scorpion sting buried in the sand at CBSouth, 😇)—life has caught up with us, and we’re now being forced into "wisdom" and leaving our carefree days behind.
So, I’m looking for the best compromise for a 2-month health insurance plan.
I’ve read the discussions on this topic, but the most recent one is from last year, and I’d love your take on the current situation.
I’m familiar with the usual options like Europ Assistance and AXA, but I’ve just discovered Chapka and Heymondo (the latter seems interesting in terms of both price and coverage).
What do you think of these last two? How do they compare in terms of value for money against the bigger companies?
Hi,
We’ve planned a 3-week trip to Bali this summer with our 7-year-old daughter. The itinerary includes Sanur, Nusa Lembongan, Sidemen, Amed, and Ubud. The more time passes, the more we read about people getting sick—some with mild to severe traveler’s diarrhea, and many ending up in the hospital. We, as parents, have been through it in Egypt with pretty bad cases, but we’d really like to avoid that for our daughter. Even though there’s no zero risk, and we’ll be careful, can any of you reassure me? Not everyone got sick, right? I’d love to hear positive feedback from parents, but not just them 😊. Thanks in advance!
Hi there...
I’m traveling with a friend for a month in November.
We booked our round-trip tickets from Paris to Phnom Penh, and yes, I know—it was a mistake. We should’ve flown out of Laos, but here we are.
But is it doable to backpack through both countries in a relaxed way?
I’ve seen that the transport takes a while...
Thanks so much for your replies.
Hi there,
I’ve started looking into getting dental implants, possibly in Costa Rica or Mexico.
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Hi everyone, a question for those who’ve been lucky enough to visit Raja Ampat—should you consider preventive malaria treatment given its proximity to Papua? And how was the food hygiene situation?
Thanks for your feedback! !
For several years now, increased aggression has been observed in Cape fur seals.
At least 70 unprovoked attacks on humans.
It was recently confirmed that this is due to rabies.
The suspected origin is contamination in Namibia by jackals.
The contagion seems to be spreading.
Preventive vaccination (of the animals) is being considered.
Just a reminder:
Rabies affects all mammals.
Once symptoms appear—sometimes weeks or even months later—death is inevitable.
It’s the bite that transmits the disease.
There are so-called "furious" forms with aggression, but also forms without aggression.
In case of a bite, in addition to standard wound care, tetanus prevention… rabies prevention is essential.
Stay careful out there…
Seeing seals from a boat along the coast isn’t rare in these parts…
I need 2 dental implants and I'd like to get them done abroad (it's a question of price).
Thanks for helping me with my search (Turkey, Spain, Romania???)
Can you tell me if you're satisfied with the services provided by Dentist Miguel at Club Amigo in Holguin? I'd like to go there in mid-December. Is it worth the trip to get dental prosthetics done?
Thanks for getting back to me... Michelle from Quebec
Hello,
I’m looking for a dentist who can do a full lower-arch implant with a complete prosthesis. I’m in Quebec and available to travel to Cuba. Need full contact details. Thanks everyone!
My current plan is to get my teeth treated in Cuba, especially for dental implants.
Has anyone here had experience and could refer me to a good, affordable dentist?
I’d really appreciate it if you could give me an idea of the price for one implant, since I need at least 6 done.
Thanks so much!
