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From: kqb@piggy.UUCP (Kevin Q. Brown)
Newsgroups: net.med
Subject: meningitis vaccine
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Date: Sat, 14-Sep-85 10:37:53 EDT
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Starting this October I will be taking a four-month round-the-world trip
that includes New Delhi, India and the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal.
The Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta ((404) 329-3311) have assured me
that in these areas travellers are at risk for bacterial meningitis
(sero group A).  The vaccine (Menomune) is produced by Squibb ((609)683-0400,
(800) VACCINE outside NJ).  Only one shot, taken 10-14 days before entering
the endemic region, is needed, and the vaccination lasts a year, but it comes
only in lots of ten.  I have been unable to find anyone who stocks this
vaccine or is willing to order a lot of ten (to sell one).  Any suggestions?
I'm really surprised to have so much trouble with this because a lot of
people travel to New Delhi.  (Apparently, most people do not get vaccinated
for meningitis.  Are they unnecessarily risking their health or am I
trying to get unnecessarily vaccinated?)  Thanks.
                                   - Kevin Q. Brown