{"id":842,"date":"2018-11-19T16:43:01","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T09:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/?p=842"},"modified":"2018-11-19T16:43:01","modified_gmt":"2018-11-19T09:43:01","slug":"2018-thailand-health-risks-travelers-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/2018-thailand-health-risks-travelers-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"2018 Thailand\u2019s health risks: a traveler\u2019s overview"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thailand has recently reported a new measles outbreak in its southern districts mainly among Thailand Muslim children, as well as a dengue virus outbreak. Thailand\u2019s Ministry of Health <\/span>has confirmed<\/span><\/a> 2,149 measles cases and <\/span>70,146 Dengue virus<\/span><\/a> cases from 77 provinces and 126 dengue-related fatalities<\/span> in 2018. Because of this, the state of 2018 Thailand\u2019s health risks for tourists has broadened. In today\u2019s article, <\/span>Pacific Prime Thailand<\/b><\/a> will list 2018 Thailand\u2019s health risks and the top ways you can protect yourself from them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2018 Thailand\u2019s health risks <\/span><\/h2>\n

Thailand has a tropical climate, and as such travelers are exposed to a wide range of tropical diseases such as the above-mentioned <\/span>Dengue fever<\/span><\/a>, Chikungunya, Japanese Encephalitis, and Malaria – all mosquito-borne diseases. As of the time of writing this article, there is no vaccine or drugs available to fight Dengue, Chikungunya, and Japanese Encephalitis, and therefore exercising preventative measures – such as wearing long sleeves and using mosquito repellent with a high dosage of DEET – is the best way to avoid getting sick. <\/span><\/p>\n

Protective tablets against Malaria can be obtained before travelling, and must be taken orally during your stay in exposed areas. <\/span><\/p>\n

Besides mosquito-transmitted illnesses, travelers should watch out for the types of food and drinks they consume in Thailand. Food or waterborne diseases such as Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E, and bacterial diarrhea are common in Thailand. To avoid catching any of these, it is advised not to consume drinks with ice, eat fruits without skin, and only eat cooked meats and seafood.<\/span><\/p>\n

On top of that, traveling in Thailand puts travelers at risk of getting infected with airborne diseases, such as Tuberculosis (TB) and Avian Flu. Pregnant women and couples trying to conceive should also be advised that the <\/span>Zika virus has been observed in Thailand<\/span><\/a>. One last thing to pay attention to is HIV Infection, which is mostly linked to behavioral actions, rather than the destination. <\/span><\/p>\n

For a detailed overview of seasonal diseases in Thailand, please visit <\/span>Pacific Prime\u2019s Thailand<\/b><\/a> dedicated post about the topic <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What vaccinations do tourists visiting Thailand in 2018 need?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many of the 2018 Thailand\u2019s health risks can be avoided with the right preparation and consultation with your physician. In general, tourists will require the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

Routine and booster vaccines<\/span><\/h3>\n

The below <\/span>routine vaccinations<\/span><\/a> are recommended to all non-immune adults or based on individual indications (among other factors) against:<\/span><\/p>\n