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Travel Medicine (Expert Forum)
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Answered by
Philip Parks, MD - Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Travel Medicine, Environmental Health
Harvard School of Public Health
Boston - MA
Questions in the Travel Medicine forum are answered by Dr. Philip D Parks, affiliated with Harvard School of Public Health. Topics covered include disease prevention, finding a doctor abroad, food and water safety, illness and injury abroad, mosquito and tick protection, resources for travelers, traveling with children or pets, traveling with special needs, vaccinations and immunizations.
Doctor's Answer
by Philip Parks, MD, Mar 31, 2008 08:37AM
, Mar 31, 2008 08:37AM
To: lephant11
Hello,
It is possible that you were not completely treated for giardia because there are known to be partially or completely resistant strains of giardia.
How are your symptoms now?
The influenza vaccination, as you may be aware, has not been as protective this year as we usually expect.
Have you followed up with your health care provider?
~•~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
It is possible that you were not completely treated for giardia because there are known to be partially or completely resistant strains of giardia.
How are your symptoms now?
The influenza vaccination, as you may be aware, has not been as protective this year as we usually expect.
Have you followed up with your health care provider?
~•~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
