2007-01-09 07:42:04 · 9 answers · asked by Paige S 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Thailand
None are needed. What is recommended by the U.S. Center for Disease Control are the following
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Japanese Encephalitis
Malaria
Rabies
Typhoid
Update your Tetanus-Diptheria and measles.
It depends on what you are doing in North Thailand. If you are traipsing around in the jungle then probably you should have all of them. If you staying in Major cities like Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai the maybe only Hepatitis A and B and Tetanus-Diptheria.
Good luck and have a good trip.
2007-01-09 08:57:22 · answer #1 · answered by gbdelta1954 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure your tetanus is up to date. Hep A would be handy for most travel destinations. If you need hep B then I'm wondering what you're planning to do up there. Rabies? If you're going from the UK your surgery is extremely unlikely to give you a rabies jab or Japanese encephalitis. I've never heard of either being a problem in Thailand. Typhoid always makes sense. I didn't need any extra jabs for extended stay in South East Asia. If you're staying ages and ages and will be miles away from 'civilisation' (not possible in Thailand) then they may offer more jabs but then anti-malarials aren't recommended long term. Just take sensible precautions and you should be fine.
2007-01-10 17:39:38 · answer #2 · answered by ammie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Condition in Thailand had markedly improved over the years. You do not require any special shots to visit Thailand, actually. All you need is good protection against the mossies while you are there.
2007-01-10 10:25:32 · answer #3 · answered by peanutz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While none are currently required as there was 30 years ago, I would defer and refer you to your personal physician. He is most familiar with you and your medical history and can more properly adivise you of which, if any immunizations you might need. A flu shot is always a good idea even though the strains here are not necessarily the same as your home country.
2007-01-11 00:52:56 · answer #4 · answered by Jim G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ve been to Northern Thailand and didn t have any jabs except tetanus. But search on google for the best advice on what jabs if any u should need.
2007-01-09 17:21:59 · answer #5 · answered by azteccamera 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi just got back two days ago stay in chiang mai my doctor said none was needed i had a great time trekking and white water rafting nice hotel to stay ,down town inn 800 bar close to night market have fun need anymore invice would be glad to help u out
2007-01-10 12:04:40 · answer #6 · answered by alan w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go to your local surgery and ask to see the practice nurse s/he will advise on what you need. Mine also suggested the cheapest places locally to get hold of them as different pharmacies charge different prices for tablets, and doctors charge different prices for injections.
2007-01-09 15:47:13 · answer #7 · answered by 47 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gbdelta...has said what is needed...the shots are 3..or.4..
to be taken over a six month period... but as long as you have the first two shots done ..taken a month apart..you can get the rest done..after you come back....
but it also depends on where you go..and what exactly you plan to do..
first shot is the twin r/x ..for hepatitas ..A & b..
second i will find out in 2 weeks..mmm...Malaria..japenese...
2007-01-10 00:35:35 · answer #8 · answered by david 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
better avoid jabs to go to thailand
2007-01-12 17:04:53 · answer #9 · answered by wwwfrankpaca83com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋