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My husband has recently received a promotion, and we will be moving to Belgrade, Serbia...."we" = my husband, 6 month old twin boys, our dog, and myself! With such a long flight, and being in the middle of the first year vaccine schedule, we are a bit apprehensive...any advice or insight would be fantastic!
Still working on the transition, but thank you all very much for your help. Thankfully, my pediatrician is not worried, and will have all of their shots up to date, and I am checking with the dept of agriculture for the dog! Your kind words and advice help to put my mind at ease!!!! Planning for the move within the next 2 months.....
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Talk to your pediatrician and make sure your sons have received the appropriate shots before leaving! Get the schedule of what else they need and when and contact the US Consulate there to see if they have recommended doctors (if your husband's company isn't supplying you with info).
Talk to the airlines because many have these bassinet/net things so infants can sleep in them on long flights. I haven't personally used them, but a friend who has traveled several times with infants and toddlers to Israel told me about them.
Make sure your dog is up on all of the vaccines. I would also talk to the US Consulate there about veterinary service, laws, etc.
Don't worry so much. Are you or your husband in the military? My husband and I just moved to South Korea 3 months ago with our at the time 4 month old son. He had all his shots and everything was ok. He did great on the flight, although we had to sit all the way in the back and our seats were a row of 3. so my husband sat on one side our son in the middle with his carseat and I was on the other end. With your boys being a little older it might be harder, but I wish you guys the best of luck. Oh and make sure your dog has all his shots too, they won't let him fly unless he has his shots up to date. Good luck. :)
I would put a list of questions together and call their pediatrician and see what he/she thinks. I'd also do some investigating into the healthcare system in Serbia and see if it is safe to take them there this young.
I don't know anything about Serbia - I wish you a lot of luck!
