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29 August 2023
FAQ
What vaccinations do I need for Thailand?
All travellers should be up-to-date with their routine vaccinations before heading off to Thailand. Some of these vaccinations are given as part of the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
These vaccines include:
- Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine
- Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine
- Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine
- Poliomyelitis (polio) vaccine, and
- Your yearly flu (influenza) shot.
Travellers to Thailand who are aged 5 years or older should also ensure they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Most travellers
There is an increased risk of contracting hepatitis A and typhoid in Thailand, both of which can be contracted through contaminated food or water.
Some travellers
Depending on where you are staying and what activities you have planned, the following vaccinations may be recommended for you by your doctor:
- Hepatitis B
- Japanese encephalitis
- Malaria
- Rabies
Talk to your doctor about what vaccinations or medications are recommended.
Sources & Citations
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- Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. Travelers’ Health – Thailand. Available at: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/thailand [accessed 8 February 2022].
- Australian Government Department of Health. National Immunisation Program Schedule. Available at: https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/immunisation/immunisation-throughout-life/national-immunisation-program-schedule [accessed 07 February 2022].
- CDC Yellow Book. Chapter 10: Thailand. Available at: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2020/popular-itineraries/thailand [accessed 8 February 2022].
MAT-AU-2200213 Date of preparation February 2022
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