5 replies to this topic

[exPat]

I was wondering what kind of innoculations would be best for travel to SE Asia. I've had malaria and hep vaccinations but avian flu has me a bit worried. Are there any other diseases that I should talk to my doctor about?

[koykaeng]

You should see your local GP preferably 6-8 weeks before you travel if you want to cover things properly.

May wish to consider being vaccinated for Typhoid, Diphtheria, Hepatitis A & B,

The risk of malaria in Thailand is limited to rural forest area.
The border regions also pose a risk, including:
Myanmar in the west - Tak Province
Cambodia in the south-east - Trat Province
Laos in the north.
There is no risk in the interior of Thailand or in the cities and main tourist resorts (for example, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, gulf islands, Pattaya, Phuket Island, Ko Samui, Koh Pee Pee and Koh Samet). Antimalarial medication is not required for these areas.

Unfortunately, the strain of malaria contracted in Thailand is multi-drug resistant. Until recently, doxycycline (Doryx and Vibramycin) was the only effective medication available.


Cheers
Koykaeng

[exPat]

I was wondering what kind of innoculations would be best for travel to SE Asia. I've had malaria and hep vaccinations but avian flu has me a bit worried. Are there any other diseases that I should talk to my doctor about?

[koykaeng]

You should see your local GP preferably 6-8 weeks before you travel if you want to cover things properly.

May wish to consider being vaccinated for Typhoid, Diphtheria, Hepatitis A & B,

The risk of malaria in Thailand is limited to rural forest area.
The border regions also pose a risk, including:
Myanmar in the west - Tak Province
Cambodia in the south-east - Trat Province
Laos in the north.
There is no risk in the interior of Thailand or in the cities and main tourist resorts (for example, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, gulf islands, Pattaya, Phuket Island, Ko Samui, Koh Pee Pee and Koh Samet). Antimalarial medication is not required for these areas.

Unfortunately, the strain of malaria contracted in Thailand is multi-drug resistant. Until recently, doxycycline (Doryx and Vibramycin) was the only effective medication available.


Cheers
Koykaeng

[Woof1]

Not really specific to Thailand, but to Most Southeast Asian Countries:
Hep "A" and Hep "B" a Must if you are going to go nuts after the Shelfish (And you will)
Typhoid is a good one if you are going to go off the beaten tracks and no Clean water or Just drink from the bottle.
On top of this Definitely Tetanus shot, a must for Anywhere travel
Rest of them are optional, but would recommend the above as minimum
Woof

[kliome]

If you are form the UK the NHS is very good concerning prospective travellers. If you visit your local GO they will be completely up to date with all the current jabs needed as well as all Malraia preventative measures. They will give you as much as they can for free and arrange and offer you advice on any of the priced jabs (Hep B etc...)

Obviously the earlier you go the better.