THE FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF HAITI recommends the following immunizations for personnel working in Haiti as a mission volunteer.

Hepatitis A
Adults: Primary dose 1440 EL.U./1m1 given IM, booster needed 6-12 mo. for prolonged immunity.

Hepatitis B

1st dose, 2nd dose, 3rd dose
Adults: 20meq/m1 0 1 mo. 6 mo.

Typhoid
Vivotif Berna Vaccine (oral), one capsule every other day for 4 doses (repeat every 5 years).

Tetanus - Diphtheria
Adults should have D-T every 10 years (last scheduled D-T is usually for 9th grade physical).

FOTCOH is not responsible for the personal medical choices made by participants in medical missions to Haiti.

While working in Haiti as a FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF HAITI medical mission volunteer you should carry the following with you at all times (in secure belt bag or fanny pack):

Airline ticket

Re-entry pass

Additional photo ID

Emergency currency

Passport (keep an additional paper copy in your carry-on bag).

Medical instruments (very helpful if you have...)

Stethoscope, Pen light / Otoscope, Scissors

Consider taking the following clothing and personal items and supplies*

Scrubs, 2-3 sets

Skirt, 1-2

Shorts, 1-2 pairs

Jeans, 1 pair

Blouse / shirt, 2-3

Panties / briefs, 2-3

Bras, 2-3

Sox, 2-3 pair

Sleepwear

Swimsuit

Tennis shoes,1 pair

Sandals, 1 pair

Hat

Toiletries

Other personal items:

Sunscreen, Insect repellent, Flashlight / batteries, Camera / Film, Notebook / Pen, Watch / alarm clock.

* All clothing and personal items must fit in a single carry-on bag. Do not take cell phones, pagers or jewelry.