Yellow Fever Vaccination

[Tbone999]

Does anyone know of a place in Phuket that does Yellow Fever Vaccinations? BP Hospital, Phuket International? i read they can be done at the airport, but that was in 2009, so not sure of the situation now?

[Joe Mcseismic]

Firstly, a new directive came from the World Health Organization saying that one Yellow fever shot was good for life. No need to get the ten year boosters.

http://www.who.int/ith/updates/20160727/en/

 

So, if you need the shot as a booster, then, there's no need.

If this is your first time, you will probably have to go to Bangkok.

[Old Croc]

https://www.phukethospital.com/center/travel-clinic/

[Joe Mcseismic]

They won't stock it, but, they might be able to order a shot.

I went to every hospital in Phuket two years ago, plus a fair few clinics. They don't stock it because it is expensive, has a shelf life and is infrequently used.

[Tbone999]

Thanks guys.

[Old Croc]

1 hour ago, Joe Mcseismic said:

They won't stock it, but, they might be able to order a shot.

I went to every hospital in Phuket two years ago, plus a fair few clinics. They don't stock it because it is expensive, has a shelf life and is infrequently used.

They have a phone an extension number and offer travel medical advice.

Perhaps the OP doesn't have to go to every hospital to find out what can be done here.

[Tbone999]

Putting this info out there for anyone who needs it.

 

There are only two places in Phuket that administer Yellow Fever (among others) shots, one at the Airport (don't know which one, or where in the building, but the other is Phuket Immigration (Main Office), 3rd Floor (steps up there around the side) and straight ahead, you'll see a small office named "Port Health Authority", another placard in the window showing "Immigration Health Officer" along with a phone number. If he's in, then you can get your shot there and then, you need a photocopy of your passport, fill in a few things, 700baht fee. If he's not in, then call the number displayed and book an appointment, I don't think he's there all the time. PM me if you need his phone number.

[LivinginKata]

1 hour ago, Tbone999 said:

Putting this info out there for anyone who needs it.

 

There are only two places in Phuket that administer Yellow Fever (among others) shots, one at the Airport (don't know which one, or where in the building, but the other is Phuket Immigration (Main Office), 3rd Floor (steps up there around the side) and straight ahead, you'll see a small office named "Port Health Authority", another placard in the window showing "Immigration Health Officer" along with a phone number. If he's in, then you can get your shot there and then, you need a photocopy of your passport, fill in a few things, 700baht fee. If he's not in, then call the number displayed and book an appointment, I don't think he's there all the time. PM me if you need his phone number.

 

2 things about your post ...

 

Only one airport in Phuket. Maybe you mean don't know which terminal.

 

Phuket main Immigration office only has 2 floors as far as I remember.

[Tbone999]

5 minutes ago, LivinginKata said:

 

2 things about your post ...

 

Only one airport in Phuket. Maybe you mean don't know which terminal.

 

Phuket main Immigration office only has 2 floors as far as I remember.

I'm so awfully sorry for using an incorrect description, please excuse my obviously low IQ as to suggest there's two airports in Phuket rather than terminals be it Domestic or International. I bow to your superior intellect on this. If it wasn't for kind souls such as yourself to point out these hideous errors, we'd be in a world of hurt.

However, you're incorrect as to your second most welcome observation, there is in fact a 3rd floor as I've just been there this morning to get my Yellow Fever Inoculation.

[LivinginKata]

Forgive me. I stand well disciplined and corrected

 

[Tbone999]

26 minutes ago, LivinginKata said:

Forgive me. I stand well disciplined and corrected

 

Forgiven ????