Answered5 years ago

Is it safe to get a COVID-19 booster shot on the same day I fly to Thailand?

COVID-19 Vaccination Travel Concerns Thailand Entry Requirements Health Precautions PCR Testing Booster Shot Timing

Morten ***************

asked Nov 26, 2021

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I'm considering getting my Covid 19 booster jab on the same day as I'm flying to Thailand. My only concern is not so much getting a little sick from the jab it's more if I show up in Suvarnabhumi with a fever will they take me away straight away or purely rely on the PCR test that I will get at the Sha+ hotel

Answer summary

The discussion centers around the safety and advisability of receiving a COVID-19 booster vaccination on the same day as flying to Thailand. Concerns include the potential for experiencing a fever after the injection and whether this would affect entry into Thailand. Many comments suggest it's wise to get vaccinated several days before traveling to avoid side effects that could hinder travel. Alternatives, such as getting the booster in Thailand, are also explored, with some commenters emphasizing the availability issues for specific vaccine brands.

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Gordon *******

I had the same dilemma but my appointment for the booster & flu vax was when I would have been at the airport , I was also concerned that the vax might show up on a PCR test , so called the Nhs vax centre & they said they don’t think so , I’m not taking the chance , can get it once I’m back lol

5 years ago

Gordon *******

Leave it until you get back to your home country

5 years ago

Sue **********

I would imagine it’s treated like 2nd dose…..at least 14 days before going to Thailand?

5 years ago

Yuri ***********

5 years ago

Simon **********

I had the same dilemma with my first jab while you n the UK. In the end I decided not to get it, risk/reward didn’t weigh up.

5 years ago

Morten ***************

Ok thanks for the replies. My only option was on same day. But might try to see if I can get a shot of Moderna in Thailand instead.

5 years ago

James ********

@Morten **************

better chance to win the Thai lottery than finding Moderna in Thailand. Delay your trip and get booster asap.

5 years ago

Jonathan *******

@Morten **************

We have had a booking for Moderna since March. Got a text saying our queue was in a few days. Today the website said nope, we can the vaccine. Luckily we had Pfizer early in the year so this would be a booster.

Pfizer and Astra are the most likely options here

5 years ago

Paul ***********

see if you can get it before you go

5 years ago

Vasana *********

Don’t do booster jab on the day of traveling., take atleast 5-7 days in advance as u might take 2-3 days to be normal. Don’t take chances, not worth it

5 years ago

Oonagh **********

Did this last week. Take paracetamol every 5 hours, you can rest on flight and eat and drink properly. You may feel fluish though.

5 years ago

Jennifer ********

Yes, the fever on arrival wouldn't be great, nor would the combination of jet lag and other possible vaccine side effects. If possible, I would do it a week or at least a few days before you depart

5 years ago