{"id":1681,"date":"2020-09-28T15:08:45","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T08:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/?p=1681"},"modified":"2020-09-28T15:08:45","modified_gmt":"2020-09-28T08:08:45","slug":"an-expats-guide-to-vaccinations-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/an-expats-guide-to-vaccinations-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"An expat\u2019s guide to vaccinations in Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you moving to Bangkok\u2019s central business district? Perhaps vaccinations aren\u2019t at the forefront of your mind. Or are you planning to live in rural areas? In which case, you\u2019ll probably be looking into vaccinations. Nevertheless, while the vaccines you\u2019ll need depends on where you\u2019re located, as well as the activities you\u2019ll be doing, vaccinations are crucial for all foreigners living in Thailand. In this Pacific Prime Thailand <\/a>article, we\u2019ll tell you things to consider when it comes to vaccinations, as well as vaccination lists, costs, and health insurance matters.<\/p>\n

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Vaccinations for moving to Thailand: Things you should keep in mind<\/h2>\n

Thailand\u2019s tropical climate means the country is home to many diseases that Western expats may not be exposed to back at home. For this reason, it\u2019s worth discussing vaccinations for moving to Thailand with your general practitioner (GP). As alluded to previously, not all expats will need to get vaccinated before traveling.<\/p>\n

Here are some things to keep in mind:<\/p>\n

Location: <\/strong>For those living in a swanky apartment in Bangkok, spending most of their time in an air-conditioned office building, you\u2019ll be less exposed to diseases than if you were out hiking in the jungle or living in remote, rural areas.<\/p>\n

Age: <\/strong>There may also be different sets of vaccinations for different age groups. For instance, those above the age of 50 are recommended to get vaccinated for Shingles<\/a>, as the disease is more common in older people, whether in Thailand or Western countries.<\/p>\n

Note<\/em>: If you\u2019re moving to Thailand with a child<\/a>, the recommended vaccination list may differ from the one presented in this article. You want to consider your home country\u2019s immunization schedule for children, or check out the schedule<\/a> recommended by the Pediatric infectious diseases society of Thailand:<\/p>\n

Vaccination history: <\/strong>What you\u2019ll need to be vaccinated for prior to moving to Thailand will depend on what you\u2019ve already been vaccinated for as a child and whether those vaccinations are up to date.<\/p>\n

Health warnings: <\/strong>Finally, health risks are constantly changing in Thailand and new viruses can be discovered at any time. Therefore, keep in mind all travel and health warnings, as well as all the necessary precautions.<\/p>\n

Vaccination lists for expats in Thailand<\/h2>\n

With that said, what vaccines should an expat have in Thailand? Here, we\u2019ll tell you Thailand\u2019s vaccination requirement, as well as group expats into three categories: expats staying in cities, expats staying in rural areas, and those who will be hiking and trekking in the country. However, each situation is different, and medical advice keeps evolving, so the following advice should be taken as a guideline only and you should always consult your GP first.<\/p>\n

A word about Thailand\u2019s vaccination requirement<\/h3>\n

It is important to note that if you\u2019re visiting Thailand from a yellow-fever<\/a> zone, or have been there within 6 days prior to entering the country, you\u2019ll need to show proof of vaccination for this disease. Moreover, if you\u2019re coming from any African or South American country, you\u2019re also advised to check what specific vaccinations you\u2019re required to get. Otherwise, consider the following vaccinations:<\/p>\n

Expats staying in cities<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re staying in cities, these are the four diseases you should get vaccinated for, unless you\u2019re already up to date on them:<\/p>\n