What vaccines should I consider before visiting Thailand for 3 months?

Vaccinations Travel Health Thailand Hepatitis A Japanese Encephalitis Rabies Typhoid Expat Advice

Dec 4, 2023

a year ago

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Hello!  My husband and I will be visiting Thailand for 3 months starting January.  Just wondering what vaccines, if any,  you would recommend?  Hepatitis A,  Japanese Encephalitis,  Rabies or?? We will be travelling to different areas of the country.  Thank you!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When traveling to Thailand for three months, it's advisable to consider vaccinations such as Hepatitis A and Typhoid, as these are generally recommended for travelers. Japanese Encephalitis is mentioned but is typically suggested only for those planning to spend time in rural areas or jungles. Rabies vaccination is not necessary unless you will be in areas with high exposure to animals. It's always best to consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice, especially about vaccine availability and schedules.

Nick ************

No point in getting rabies shot unless you are going to spend long periods of time in the jungle. If you get bitten you have to go to hospital anyway and the vaccine only gives you more time to get there.

a year ago

Derek **********

Just the shots that Kill Bates recommends.

a year ago

David **********

No special vaccines for Thailand are recommended.

a year ago

Richard *********

None:::

34 years here and only shots i have had are 3 for covid

a year ago

Richard ******

Hep a and b, typhoid, and flu shot.

a year ago

Jessica ******

None. Wear some deet if you plan on going into the jungle.

a year ago

Randy ********

I’ve been travelling to Thailand for years, now I live here.

The only shots I ever have/had are the typhoid and hepatitis A.

I wouldn’t worry about the others unless you plan on spending a lot of time in the jungle.

a year ago

Marty *********

When I was living in the San Francisco Bay Area there was a company whose sole business was giving vaccines for travel. You might want to do a Google search in your area for something similar. They knew the recommended vaccines for any destination and you could pick & choose what you wanted.

Start early because some vaccines need multiple doses space apart

a year ago

Sheen ************

Just ask doctor for knowledgable advice.

a year ago

Lynnette *******

Ask your doctor. But explain you're not planing on jungle treks. Heps a good one to consider but my doctor gave me first vaccination and then refused to finish the course off.

a year ago

Brandon ************

Hepatitis should be something you get anyways, not just because of Thailand. I would recommend Japanese Encephalitis but not to get it before you travel to Thailand. You can get it here for like $20-30. The price I found in the US was around $800.

a year ago

Graham ******

@Brandon ***********

Thanks for that info. When my booster is due I'll have to get it done here.

a year ago

Debbie ***********

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@Brandon ***********

thank you for the info. It's $230 Canadian here for one dose.

a year ago

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