This is a common questions we get at Stockport Travel Clinic. Thailands is a very popular destination for travellers from the UK.
According to the UK’s National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC), the recommended vaccines for travel to Thailand are as follows:
Hepatitis A: This vaccine is recommended for all travellers to Thailand, as the disease can be contracted through contaminated food and water.
Typhoid: This vaccine is recommended for all travellers to Thailand, as typhoid fever is also transmitted through contaminated food and water.
Tetanus, diphtheria and polio: These vaccines are routinely recommended in the UK and are also recommended for travel to Thailand.
Rabies: This vaccine may be recommended for travellers who are planning to engage in activities that may put them at risk of animal bites, such as caving or working with animals.
Japanese encephalitis: This vaccine may be recommended for travellers who are spending a month or more in rural areas of Thailand or who are planning to engage in outdoor activities during the evening or night.
Hepatitis B: This vaccine may be recommended for travellers who are planning to engage in high-risk activities, such as sexual contact, injection drug use, or medical procedures.
Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR): These vaccines are routinely recommended in the UK and may be recommended for travellers who have not been vaccinated or are unsure of their vaccination status.
It’s important to note that these are general recommendations and that specific vaccine recommendations may vary depending on individual factors such as age, medical history, and travel itinerary. It’s recommended to consult a healthcare provider or travel medicine specialist at least 4 to 6 weeks before travel to discuss specific vaccination and other health-related recommendations.