Doctors defend a tough position on the need for preventive vaccinations when visiting the countries of Southeast Asia. Thailand is no exception to the list of countries where travel should begin with a visit to the vaccination office.
There is no prohibition on entering Thailand unless vaccinated. Therefore, the decision on the need to inject a vaccine into the body is made by the tourist himself. If we proceed from the appropriateness of vaccinations, then you should be vaccinated against:
- diphtheria, - tetanus, - hepatitis A, - encephalitis.
Common risks
It is worth vaccinating against diphtheria and tetanus if the last vaccination against these diseases was done ten years ago. Hepatitis A, which is common in all the countries of Southeast Asia and is usually the result of poor personal hygiene, must be vaccinated annually.
The source of typhoid fever infection can be various closed bodies of water, as well as staying in Thailand during the period of prolonged tropical rains. The vaccine should be given at least a week before departure, its “expiration date” is 12 months.
From Japanese encephalitis, which is infected by encephalitis mosquitoes, it is also worth vaccinating one week before departure. These mosquitoes are especially active during the rainy season, so it is better to match your travel schedule with the rainy season in Thailand.
Before deciding on vaccinations, you should consult a doctor who will draw up a list of the sequence of vaccinations, taking into account the onset of their action, that is, the development of immunity in the human body. Usually, such a vaccination calendar is signed for 2, less often - 3 weeks.
There is a so-called "Vaccination List". This is a document where the fact of the introduction of any vaccine into the patient's body is noted, this document allows you to control the timing of the next vaccination, to prevent "overdose".
Non-vaccine risks
When visiting Thailand, one should not forget about such diseases as dysentery, diarrhea, helminthiasis. There are no vaccinations from them, but they also "catch" these ailments only because they do not follow the rules of personal hygiene.
People with chronic illnesses should be especially careful about the choice of vaccinations.
When visiting Thailand, a tourist should remember the following rules:
- drink only bottled water, - do not use ice, which is offered by street vendors, to cool the drink, - do not eat in street eateries, - in restaurants, reject all dishes if they call out even the slightest doubt about the freshness, - all marine arthropods and fish are eaten only after heat treatment, - do not walk barefoot.
Fans of sexual entertainment should remember about the possibility of contracting a whole bunch of sexually transmitted diseases in Thailand, including AIDS. Medical insurance does not cover the treatment of these diseases.
