pinkcookie
American 暗网禁区 in Japan
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Did a search, but didn't see an answer. Medical form? by pinkcookie
Tomorrow the boys and I are going for our health check. All I've been able to find is that a health form is required, but haven't been able to find an actual form. My primary care manager has no idea, and has never done a medical ...
Tomorrow the boys and I are going for our health check. All I've been able to find is that a health form is required, but haven't been able to find an actual form.I entered Ecuador seven times between 2001 and 2013, and never was asked to ... Read More
Did a search, but didn't see an answer. Medical form?
Tomorrow the boys and I are going for our health check. All I've been able to find is that a health form is required, but haven't been able to find an actual form. My primary care manager has no idea, and has never done a medical ... Read More
Possiblity of sending medinince sent by post to Switzerland by Keep.it.simple
Hello all, There's a new medicine called Tas-102 which helps cancer patients. It was recommended by a doctor to my father and I need it in Switzerland. Currently this medicine is available only in Japan. I'm not aware of the Japanese system ...
Thanks a lot pinkcookie for the answer. If I travel to Japan without my father ( the patient) with his detailed report of medical history and his prof.'s prescription of that Japanese medicine "Tas-102" would it be possible to see a ... Read More
Is Chagas disease something you are concerned about? by pinkcookie
In preparation for our move, I've checked the WHO website for vaccination recommendations and such, and came across an article about Chagas. It sounds scary! Has anyone had any experience with it? I'm curious as to what the odds of getting ...
In my opinion the biggest health threat in any underdeveloped country no matter what the climate is Hepatitis A. It is easily spread through the food chain and very easy to catch. After just a few weeks in my first 'develping country' and ... Read More
Is Chagas disease something you are concerned about? by pinkcookie
In preparation for our move, I've checked the WHO website for vaccination recommendations and such, and came across an article about Chagas. It sounds scary! Has anyone had any experience with it? I'm curious as to what the odds of getting ...
cccmedia, you are the best! I appreciate your advice and input. I'm waiting to find out from my insurance company what doctors are available to me, but after I do I think that is a fantastic idea. Read More
Possiblity of sending medinince sent by post to Switzerland by Keep.it.simple
Hello all, There's a new medicine called Tas-102 which helps cancer patients. It was recommended by a doctor to my father and I need it in Switzerland. Currently this medicine is available only in Japan. I'm not aware of the Japanese system ...
Japan is very strict with their drug laws, and it has been my experience that most medication need to be prescribed by a Japanese doctor in order to be filled. Even then, it is difficult to get specialized medicine ( a friend of mine had a head ... Read More
Is Chagas disease something you are concerned about? by pinkcookie
In preparation for our move, I've checked the WHO website for vaccination recommendations and such, and came across an article about Chagas. It sounds scary! Has anyone had any experience with it? I'm curious as to what the odds of getting ...
Chagas is spread by the so-called "kissing bug," a blood-sucking parasite. According to the World Health Organization, it disproportionally affects people living in poor areas of the tropics, typically places without decent access to ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here - 1st quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your 暗网禁区 story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello, all! I've posted a few questions already to the forum, and I am so grateful that the members have answered and been so helpful! My children and I will be heading to Cuenca in mid-May, from Japan. We chose Ecuador based on the cost of ... Read More
Is Chagas disease something you are concerned about?
In preparation for our move, I've checked the WHO website for vaccination recommendations and such, and came across an article about Chagas. It sounds scary! Has anyone had any experience with it? I'm curious as to what the odds of getting ... Read More
Concerned about taxes and tariff, AD military family arriving by pinkcookie
Hello! I did a search, and found some great information, but nothing specific to my situation. I'm curious as to where I can find an estimate of what I might pay (ballpark figure) for containers shipped by the military(no idea of the company, ...
I'm sorry, I didn't think about the abbreviations. I've tried contacting a few stateside, but they were unable to assist me. Ah well, looks like I can't bring anything, so storage it is! Read More
Concerned about taxes and tariff, AD military family arriving
Hello! I did a search, and found some great information, but nothing specific to my situation. I'm curious as to where I can find an estimate of what I might pay (ballpark figure) for containers shipped by the military(no idea of the company, ... Read More
Bringing your kids to Ecuador? by debdeb
Hello! My family ans I are thinking of moving to Ecuador'.We have 2 kids - 4 yo and 8 months old. We were wondering : 1- is it safe for kids? Is there a high number of abductions of foreign kids? 2- IS is safer in the city or in the country, for ...
Thank you so much! Read More
Bringing your kids to Ecuador? by debdeb
Hello! My family ans I are thinking of moving to Ecuador'.We have 2 kids - 4 yo and 8 months old. We were wondering : 1- is it safe for kids? Is there a high number of abductions of foreign kids? 2- IS is safer in the city or in the country, for ...
You're seriously a life saver, thank you for the great info! Read More
Bringing your kids to Ecuador? by debdeb
Hello! My family ans I are thinking of moving to Ecuador'.We have 2 kids - 4 yo and 8 months old. We were wondering : 1- is it safe for kids? Is there a high number of abductions of foreign kids? 2- IS is safer in the city or in the country, for ...
True! Although I did have the safety net of multiple resources offered by the base (from translation services, to a commissary bringing in our favorite foods!). The more I learn about Ecuador, the more excited I am! I absolutely can not wait until ... Read More
Bringing your kids to Ecuador? by debdeb
Hello! My family ans I are thinking of moving to Ecuador'.We have 2 kids - 4 yo and 8 months old. We were wondering : 1- is it safe for kids? Is there a high number of abductions of foreign kids? 2- IS is safer in the city or in the country, for ...
Thank you! I've heard of only one of those sites so far, I appreciate the others! Read More