Here's an update from Colleen, our Médecin examinateur En chef (Chief Medical Officer). She posted this as a comment to another post, but some of y'all may have missed this, so I thought I'd pass it along here.
I'm not positive about this, but I believe that pharmacists in France can sell antibiotics and a number of other drugs without a doctor's prescription, should it become necessary for any of us along the way.
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I have consulted with the CDC recommendations for vaccinations prior to our trip, and they recommend that we all have up to date Tetanus(within 10 years), 2 doses of MMR (measles, mumps rubella), yearly influenza, and pneumococcal vaccines. Hepatitis A is recommended in case of a random outbreak.
I have a First aid kit, and some over the counter medications that may come in handy.
Everyone should have their own prescribed medications in the original bottles, and bring them in your carry on luggage.
We all know how our bodies react to out of the ordinary routines, rich food and excess alcohol. I encourage you to bring laxatives, Tylenol/Motrin, and antacids if you usually benefit from these!!
Praticienne d'infirmière
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