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Do I need any vaccinations when travelling to Thailand? |
Travel Info Going to Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, Phi Phi, Koh Phangan. I'm from Australia & leaving in 5 weeks, if that healps. Travel Tips Hi - I'm also from Oz and went the Thailand in June. I had already had Hep A and Hep B (because I work in a hospital) but had Typhoid and a Tetanus/Diptheria/Whooping Cough booster, because it had been 10 years since I'd last had one. I didn't bother with Malaria tabs - was just sensible and used Bushman insect repellant all the time. You're sticking to main tourist places, so I wouldn't worry abt Japanese encephalitis either. So I guess my answer would be Hep A, Hep B, Typhoid and Tetanus...but get to your doctor soon because you might not have enough time to finish them all before you go! Others There are no *required* vaccinations. However, the American government does have recommendations. See the souce for mor information. Good luck!! Recommended Vaccinations and Preventive Medications The following vaccines may be recommended for your travel to Southeast Asia. Discuss your travel plans and personal health with a health-care provider to determine which vaccines you will need. * Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Transmission of hepatitis A virus can occur through direct person-to-person contact; through exposure to contaminated water, ice, or shellfish harvested in contaminated water; or from fruits, vegetables, or other foods that are eaten uncooked and that were contaminated during harvesting or subsequent handling. * Hepatitis B, especially if you might be exposed to blood or body fluids (for example, health-care workers), have sexual contact with the local population, or be exposed through medical treatment. Hepatitis B vaccine is now recommended for all infants and for children ages 11鈥?2 years who did not receive the series as infants. * Japanese encephalitis, if you plan to visit rural farming areas and under special circumstances, such as a known outbreak of Japanese encephalitis. * Malaria: your risk of malaria may be high in some of the countries in this region. See your health care provider for a prescription antimalarial drug. For details concerning risk and preventive medications, see Malaria Information for Travelers to Southeast Asia. * Rabies, if you might have extensive unprotected outdoor exposure in rural areas, such as might occur during camping, hiking, or bicycling, or engaging in certain occupational activities. * Typhoid, particularly if you are visiting developing countries in this region. Typhoid fever can be contracted through contaminated drinking water or food, or by eating food or drinking beverages that have been handled by a person who is infected. Large outbreaks are most often related to fecal contamination of water supplies or foods sold by street vendors * As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria and measles. http://www.cdc.gov/travel/seasia.htm... no I don't think so but i would suggest when you go to sleep at night to definately make sure you have a mosquito net over your bed. This is not a question for Yahoo Answers. This is a question for your doctor and ONLY your doctor. Sure anyone can give you "recommended" vaccinations, but don't take a persons word on here. Plus your leaving in 5 weeks, there are certain vaccinations that require a series of shots. Not just one and your done. Why didn't you look into this sooner? This is very important when traveling to a foreign country regardless if you need them or not. You still should have consulted your doctor, unless you JUST booked these tickets. Either way as one mentioned Hep. A & B. I always get them mixed up, but one does require a series of shots that you get one, then the other I think in like 6 months? Anyways again i'm not a doctor, so I'm not going to pretend to be one. Just be safe and put a call into your doctor tomorrow ok. Have a Great Trip in Thailand and be safe! Travel Specialist - 8 Years Vaccination is not mandatory in Thailand. Do NOT get vaccinated. A vaccinated person is MORE likely to get a disease than a non-vaccinated person. The whole theory of vaccination is flawed. It causes a weakening of the immune system thus making those who are innoculated more susceptible to disease. There are so many awful side effects to vaccination that it should be considered extremely dangerous. Just sit back and think for a while. Is there any sense in injecting a disease directly into your body. We have been subjected to an awful mind control program to enable the drug manufacturers to make a fortune. The Vaccination Hoax http://www.whale.to/b/hoax1.html... If you go to the vaccination liberation web page, at http://www.vaclib.org/exemption.htm... You will find all the forms necessary to provide exemption for your child. If you want to study the history of vaccination, see http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/vaccin... |
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