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Japan Travel warnings
How Dangerous is the Radiation in Japan?
Radiation is a scary thing. You can’t see it, you can’t taste it, you can’t feel it, but we all know exposure can cause cancer. So how much danger do we face from the crisis at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear
Travel Warning - Japan - Tsunami alert issued after 6.5 quake hits
A tsunami warning has been issued by the Japanese Meteorological Agency for the Miyagi prefecture in North Eastern Japan, after a 6.5 magnitude quake hit at 7:24 am JST Monday Morning.The quake struck at a depth of 3.7 m
Japan Latest: Blackouts, Train Disruptions And Radiation/Food Safety
The Tohoku earthquake continues to cause disruptions to essential services, as the aftershocks continue and as the death toll rises. Train services have been affected, and planned blackouts in Tokyo are expected to cont
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Tourists turn their attention back to Japan http://see.sc/1Ieacv
10 months agoStrong quake hits northern Japan http://see.sc/BHoa3E
10 months ago#newsdaily Could Chile volcano erupt again? - Japan earthquake prompts tsunami warning... plus more. http://bit.ly/jYM25Q
11 months agoTravel Alert - Japan - Governments say Tokyo OK for travel http://nblo.gs/gMb5r
about 1 year agoTravel Warning - Japan - Tsunami alert issued after 6.5 quake hits http://nblo.gs/fVQ0o
about 1 year ago#Japan: Smoke suspends work on Japan reactor http://bit.ly/h3Hkde
about 1 year agoRecommended vaccinations for Japan
Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a serious throat infection, which infects from person-to-person through the air. The vaccination should be less than 10 years old otherwise a booster is needed.
Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis)
Infectious hepatitis infects through contaminated food and water. Vaccination consists of two injections about 12 months apart, which protects for up to 25 years. The first vaccination protects for 12 months. The hepatitis A vaccine can be combined with the vaccine against hepatitis B .
Tetanus
Tetanus is a complication to wounds contaminated by soil. If there has been a vaccination within the past 10 years it is not necessary to give a booster in case of wounds and accidents. Tetanus vaccinations are usually given in combination with diphtheria vaccine. If you are previously vaccinated, the vaccine can be given right up to departure.
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Is it safe to travel to Japan now?
I had a good look at the site Original Nomad suggested. Found a standing Geiger counter in northern Tokyo that reported one of the higher readings; 0.09 micr... read more »11 days ago
Are radiation levels "safe" in Japan now? (April 26, 2011)
Can I add in response to Rickson's comment: While it's always a good idea to get 'local knowledge' I think it's been made quite clear which parts of Japan ar... read more »about 1 month ago
