Je me suis renseignée à une clinique du voyageur à Montréal concernant les vaccins à faire pour un prochain voyage au perou et en bolivie l'année prochaine.
L'infirmière a qui j'ai parlé m'a mentionné que partant du Pérou pour aller en Bolivie, les douaniers à la frontière bolivienne (dans le cas où ils respecteraient la loi) pouvaient me demander un certificat de vaccination contre la fievre jaune qui sévirait au pérou. Je lui est pourtant dit que je ne comptais pas aller en Amazonie. D'après elle, cela ne change rien car ce sont les autorités boliviennes qui le demandent et du fait que je vienne du pérou simplement.
C'est la première fois que j'entends ça. Est-ce que quelqu'un a déjà passé cette frontière et a des infos a ce sujet? D'habitude, on recommande certains vaccins mais là ce serait obligatoire. Si la loi est appliquée, on pourrait avoir des problèmes pour entrer en Bolivie.
Nous prévoyons aller au Pérou ce Printemps
Je suis du Bas St-Laurent et dans le clinique voyage près de chez il me conseille fortement le vaccin pour la Fièvre Jaune, la typhoïde (capsules) et le paludisme (capsules).
Il est certain qu'il ne faut pas jouer avec notre santé, mais je vais m'informer à un autre endroit pour valider l'information.
Je vois que les avis sont partagés. Qui croire? Santé Canada indique la liste des pays où la preuve de vaccination contre la fièvre jaune est obligatoire pour certains voyageurs (ayant séjourné ou fait escale dans des pays où la fièvre jaune est endémique) et malheureusement le pérou et la bolivie font partie de ces deux catégories (demande de preuve et pays a risque).
Quand je suis allée en Asie j'ai eu besoin de beaucoup de vaccins et je n'ai pas hésité à les prendre. Je me dis mieux vaut prévenir que guérir.
Il y a 30 ans pour aller au Maroc on avait besoin du vaccin de la fièvre jaune.
Quand je suis retournée à la clinique en 2000 pour le Vietnam on m'a donné un vaccin pour la polyomélithe. Vaccin que j'avais eu à l'adolescence. Ils le conseillent fortement même pour les Caraibes.
Je ne veux pas te dire quoi faire, c'est une décision personnelle.
Allez vous en amazonie?Ok pour le paludisme, sinon oublié pas que les fameuses cliniques voyages sont privées et leur but est de vous vendre le plus de vaccins et pillule possible....😠
Effectivement, la plupart des vaccins sont fortement suggérés, mais non pas obligatoire. Ceci dit, vous devez connaître votre système immunitaire et prendre les vaccins en conséquences de vos observations.
Le Pérou et la Bolivie sont des pays où la fièvre jaune est endémique, tout comme dans plus de 40 autres pays, et les personnes passant d'un pays à l'autre devrait être prémuni du vaccin. La réalité peut toutefois être tout autre, ce ne sont pas toutes les douanes qui demandent les preuves de vaccinnation, c'est ce que mon expérience m'a permis d'observer. À toi de prendre la meilleure solution, tu es celle qui te connaît le mieux.
Merci pour ton message. En fait, dans le doute, je vais me faire vacciner contre la fièvre jaune. D'après moi, quand les conséquences sont plus graves que la prévention, y a pas photo! oui c'est cher de se faire vacciner mais j'achète aussi ma tranquillité d'esprit..... pour 10 ans. et puis je ne sais pas encore dans quels autres pays je serais dans le futur alors je ne me préoccuperai plus de vaccination (j'ai déja d'autres vaccins - sauf pour certains renouvellements).
Tu réponds toi même a ta question les vaccins sont recommandés et non obligatoires, mais a la clinique ils vont te dire tous ce qui est propable du risque encouru ce qui est correct mais ne te dit pas que les chances sont nuls dans certaines régions si t'es pas vacciné, c'est pas une question d'argent car la vie vaut plus que 100 qques dollars mais plutot esce vraiement utile?
La vaccination c'est toujours un sujet délicat, c'est un choix bien personnel. à la suite d'un voyage au Costa Rica il y a 9 ans mon conjoint est revenu avec une Hépatite A, il a été très malade avant que son systême ne développe des anti-corps, conséquence arrêt de travail ($$ en moins)... C'est vrai que c'est un beau marché lucratif la vaccination, mais en ce qui nous concerne mon chum a été de ceux qui ont été moins chanceux, nous aimons voyager et alors donc pour nous la vaccination c'est une chose que nous ne prenons pas à la légère......Nous allons explorer plusieurs régions du Pérou, autant que possible je veux mettre toute les chances de notre côté.....Je comprends toutefois le point de vue de ceux qui n'y croient pas, il n'y a ps si longtemps j'étaient de ceux là...
Je comprends ta situtation et celle de ton mari et je sympatise avec vous mais ici c'est une question de paperrasse et non de santé!Relisez la question🙂
oui oui
mais avec les exigences tel "obligatoire", "requis" ou "non" c'est parce que certains considèrent qu'il peut y avoir des risques.........mon point de vu était dans ce sens..
Mon agence voyage a bien inscrit "Obligatoire" le vaccin de la fièvre jaune sur mon contrat d'achat.....
Ca demeure un choix bien personnel!
Je me permet de réactiver ce sujet après avoir lu un autre fil de madame Leatha.
Les débats sur les vaccins m'impressionnent toujours. D'une part, certains semblent croire plus les recommendations du web plutôt que celles de spécialistes des maladies tropicales. Bon, j'admet que ceux-ci sont moins accessibles dans les petites villes comme la mienne.
D'autre part, toutes mes conversations avec des européens rencontrés en voyage m'ont confirmé que les québécois prennent plus de vaccins que ceux-ci. Une infirmière allemande avait été particulièrement épouvantée que je prenne du Lariam TM. Ce médicament a une très mauvaise réputation en Europe où ses possibles effets secondaires sont mis en lumière alors que chez-nous ils sont considérés comme peu probables. Nos conseillers se réfèrent aux documents de Santé Canada, d'ailleurs les pharmaciens qui m'en ont vendu m'ont bien informé d'être attentif aux possibles effets secondaires. Ce qui m'intrigue, c'est que les cartes de zone paludiques du gouvernement définissent de vastes zones sur des toutes petites cartes au 1 / 500 000... De plus, il n'y a aucune considération saisonnière : à certains moments il n'y a pas ou très peu d'insectes. Dans tous les cas, vous devez quand même vous protéger des insectes, parce que l'efficacité du Lariam est loin d'être "totale" et que dans certains régions il y a de la dengue qui est transmise par un insecte diurne.
Alors, le débat se poursuit...
Je crois que Santé Canada axe surtout sur la prévention et vois large dans ces limites frontalières lloll.
Je ne veux pas partir avec une méga valise de médicament, mais avec ce qui est requis 😉. Comme ici ( dans mon coin de pays) aussi les cliniques voyages sont rare, j'ai un très bon ami pharmacien qui a fait les recherches pour moi et comme il sais que je suis assez anti-médicament il m'assure toutefois que certains sont nécessaires. Confirmer par la suite dans une clinique de Québec pour me faire donner vaccins et prescriptions.
La santé est une chose que je trouve des plus importante, c'est lorsqu'on la perd que l'on en évalue son prix.
Faut-il avoir un carnet de vaccination international (fievre jaune notamment...) pour passer la frontiere entre la Bolivie et le Perou ainsi qu'entre la…
Hola, Ce message s'adresse à ceux qui ont franchi les frontières du Pérou et de la Bolivie ces derniers jours. Je suis actuellement à Ushuaïa et j'ai entendu…
Je pense qu'aucun vaccin n'est obligatoire (seulement recommande), du coup, il est peut etre inutile de prendre avec nous nos carnet de vaccination. Une copie…
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Hi there,
Do you know of any good travel insurance? Usually, I go with the one from the agency. But this time, I want to travel independently, and I'm a bit lost.
Some people told me that when you pay with a credit card, you get the bank's insurance. But after checking with the bank, that's not true. Or else, you have to add an extra option and pay for it monthly.
So, I'm looking for insurance that covers cancellation, repatriation, lost luggage, etc.
Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
A friend has osteoarthritis in the knee and a meniscus problem, treated with regular injections.
Do you know of any insurance companies that cover pre-existing conditions in case their knee locks up in Africa?
Thanks a bunch!
A one-month trip to Australia and New Zealand.
We’re bringing our current medications (for blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and antibiotics if needed) along with the corresponding prescription.
Do we need to have it translated into English, or do translations only apply to medications we’d need to refill locally during a long stay?
Hi,
I’m planning a trip to Namibia for 3 weeks in November: should I take malaria prophylaxis, which medication, when to take it, and are there any side effects?
At the end of my trip, I’ll spend 5 days up north near the Angolan border and in Etosha National Park.
Thanks for sharing your travel tips and advice!
Martine
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.
Do you have any clinics to recommend or ones I should avoid?
For the next steps, I need to choose between Cuba Medika or Medigo—these are agencies that help with medical procedures. Do you have any info on either of them?
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…
