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Required immunizations for Peru

	MMR and T-d
	Hepatitis A
	Hepatitis B
	Typhoid Fever
	Antimalarial medication
	Yellow Fever

MMR and T-d:

	Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR):
	These are serious diseases and are prevalent in developing countries.
	––	All GC students should already have received this vaccination, as well as a measles booster since their first birthday.
	Tetanus-Diphtheria (T-d):
	Tetanus results when bacteria enters the body through a contaminated deep cut or wound. Diphtheria produces severe effects in the nose, throat and airway. Both diseases can be fatal.
	––	A booster shot within the last 5 years is required for SST.

Hepatitis A:

	This disease is very common in developing countries. The virus produces an inflammation of the liver which can be severe. Transmission occurs by consuming contaminated food or water.
	One injectable Hepatitis A vaccine prior to departure is required.
	––	To get long-term protection, a booster between six and 12 months after the initial dose is recommended.

Hepatitis B:

Hepatitis B is caused by a virus that affects the liver. Since it is prevalent in Peru, students need to be protected. Hepatitis B vaccine coverage is a series of 3 injections over 6 months.

Typhoid Fever:

	This disease is very common in developing countries and can be contracted from consumption of contaminated food, water or other unsterile beverages.
	––	Injectable vaccine: One dose to be repeated every two years as indicated.

Antimalarial medication:

	Malaria is a serious disease that occurs when an infected Anopheles mosquito bites a person, injecting malaria parasites into the blood.
	Symptoms are flu-like and may include fever, chills, muscle aches, headache, vomiting, diarrhea and coughing.
	Only parts of Peru are malaria-risk areas. Students do not generally travel to malaria-risk areas as part of the SST program.
	If traveling to malaria-risk area, students should contact the Student Wellness & Health Center for anti-malarial medications.
	There are two different medications used to prevent malaria in Peru:
	––	Doxycycline 100 mg
			One tablet taken orally, once a day, beginning one to two days prior to departure, daily while in the malaria risk area and continuing for four weeks after leaving the malaria risk area
	––	Malarone
			One tablet taken orally, once a day, beginning one to two days prior to departure, daily while in the malaria risk area and continuing for seven days after leaving the malaria risk area

Yellow Fever:

	Yellow fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitos.
	A yellow fever vaccination certificate is valid for 10 years.
	––	The vaccine is available at the Health Center.

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