GETTING READY FOR HAITI

Ok, so I'm making this for others who plan to go to Haiti. Cause I didn't have anything like this.




As of today Haiti is on the recommended list to get you immunization shots. I still would highly recommend getting them. I always better safe then sorry, and for those of you who think that you believe in God and that he can protect you form everything. True he can, but there is also a reason why he allowed men/women the knowledge to become doctors. Anyways. If you have insurance contact your doctor and let him/her know that you plan on leaving the country and they will let you know what shots you need to get. If you don't have insurance contact your local health department and they will recommend a doctor who can do them for you.


Here is a list of the most common immunization shots you should take before leaving the country to go to a 3rd or lower world country, if you don't already have them.




Diphtheria
Tetanus
Measles
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B (this shot is given in I believe 3 doses so you need to do it about a month before you leave if you can)
Typhoid Fever
Malaria (usually pills are prescribed to take with you)


When you get back be careful about Cholrea. 
Cholrea - I don't think there is a shot for it. But if you have any of the symptoms http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001348/
you should go to the ER.




All the info about shots that I got where form my doctor but you can also find out more info for the following link: http://www.mdtravelhealth.com/destinations/mamerica_carib/haiti.php 




I also compiled a list of food/snacks that we took with us on our trip.
In no particular order

Jelly beans
Beef/Turkey Jerky
Roman Noodle Soup ( but you have to boil your bottled water)
Krispy Treats
Peanuts
Energybars
Ceral Bars
Crackers with cheese/peanut butter in the middle
Spam (I don't particularly like it but a lot of the people I went with on my mission trip ate it)
Tuna
Crackers 
Trail Mix
Jello
Pudding


Other things to bring with you:

Flashlights
First Aid Kit
Baby Wipes
Hand sanitizer


I really enjoyed my trip and I had an amazing experience. I took the time to get prepared and I know I wished I had some notes, ideas of what to take with me when I went.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

I am working on getting all my ideas together and getting pictures up, so please stay tuned.