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Thailand

Thailand is hailed worldwide as the land of smiles and golden temple spires. A country where the beaches are so brilliantly white you have to wear shades, and where the curries are so scorchingly hot they’ll make you tremble!

Essential Vaccines

When travelling to your destination

Vaccine

Schedule Primary Course

Hepatitis A

0, 6-12M*

Tetanus

0 (Single dose) then 10yrs

Typhoid

0 (Single dose) then 3YRS

Recommended Vaccines

When travelling to your destination

Vaccine

Schedule Primary Course

Hepatitis B

0 (Single dose) 1-12M

Rabies**

0 (Single dose) 3d, 7d, 12M*

Japanese Encephalitis**

0 (Single dose) 28d & 5m

* Staying with friends & Family

** At risk areas/ activities

Tuberculosis (UK citizens Generally vaccinated)

Essential Vaccines Information

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is an infection in the liver caused through exposure to faecal matter by oral means. Vaccination against Hepatitis A is offered to people who are eligible.

Tetanus

Rare to find in the UK due to mass immunisation, but certain countries and continents have been known to still carry the disease, such as Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi (derived from salmonella food poisoning) that goes on to affect many vital organs.

Recommended Vaccines

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is an infection in the liver caused through exposure to infected bloody and other bodily fluids. Hep B is found globally but the high risk areas include some parts of Africa, Asia, the Middle East & Europe.

Rabies

Rabies is a major disease affecting the brain and nerves that leads to severe motor function failure and neurological damage. Rabies is only contracted through the bite or scratch of an infected animal.

Japanese Encephalitis

Japanese Encephalitis is a rare but severe brain infection that comes about from exposure to mosquito bites. This disease is commonly found in Asia with the risk being greater in rural areas.

Visiting Thailand

When is the best time to visit?

Monsoon rains drench the beaches and turn jungle roads into rivers from July to October. On the other hand, it doesn’t rain all day, every day, and you’ll certainly see another side to Southeast Asia.

Bangkok

Phra Nang Beach

Tibet

Other Highlights

There is plenty to see and do in the urban areas and rural villages as well. From fantastic music to culinary delights, large cities and amazing walks, this country has it all!