Got a call from Bangkok Hospital

[Sheryl]

  On 5/22/2020 at 4:39 AM, david555 said:

The vaccination recommended is the pneumovax 23 , it is against pneumococcus and stays good for several years, protecting against pneumonia.

https://www.merckvaccines.com/pneumovax23/

 

I had 2 already and believe me or not last 15 years even not a common cold ,(but that must be my own health system reason  I guess )

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Flu vaccine and pneumonia vaccine are different things

 

Both are recommended for people over age 65

 

Flu vaccine is every year as strains keep changing

[david555]

  On 5/22/2020 at 4:46 AM, Sheryl said:

Flu vaccine and pneumonia vaccine are different things

 

Both are recommended for people over age 65

 

Flu vaccine is every year as strains keep changing

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I never said Pneumovax is a flu vaccine.... , hence the link ,and the notice it protect against pneumonia who is the real killer in case of a bad flu , and the 23 is the most protecting  besides the other lower protecting pneumovax (x)..number

 

and the advantage of the pneumovax is that it protect for years...not every year changing strain

[Nanaplaza666]

  On 5/21/2020 at 2:36 PM, NCC1701A said:

Aetna Thailand is offering free "4 strain" flu vaccinations to it's members . 

 

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Hummm! Free ??? But you are paying every month to be a member how is that free ?? 

[peterrabbit]

Had my flu shot at the new Jomtien hospital (Owned by Bangkok Pattaya group) yesterday. Only 500b until the end of the month.????

[Andy from Kent]

  On 5/22/2020 at 1:54 AM, CrunchWrapSupreme said:

Couldn't tell the accent? Tons of call center work is outsourced to the Philippines.

 

Years ago a certain huge Thai agency tried to recruit me for a teaching job through phone and Skype. For Skype he would not turn on his video. The guy working for this agency "advancing the future for Thai children" was obviously Filipino.

 

You know, if this agency actually did care about Thai children, perhaps they would do more to ensure they learned proper English, in order to give them these jobs.

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When he called back and I asked  about his nationality, he said he's Indonesian.   While Filipinos commonly have good mastery of English,   their accent is usually easily detectable.

 

Again, the cost was ฿890.

 

This morning we drove up to where three nurses stood  near the hospital entrance, had our temperatures taken  (35.5), blood pressure   (112/58), alcohol swab on left arm, and presto a needle jab.    As opposed to the jab I got last November where it seemed like a jumbo needle and a leisurely time taken of leaving it in, this was fast, efficient, and 100% painless.

 

Altogether, the process involved 5 phone calls to us.   These included  the interview, wake up call  (9AM appointment), and 15 minutes after the jab a follow up call asking if we were satisfied with the whole package.

 

We've gone along fully with the shelter in place edict and this was a great way to continue that I feel.

[topt]

  On 5/22/2020 at 1:50 AM, Sheryl said:

Phythai Sri Racha now offering injection in Pattaya -- I assume by home b^visit -- 550 baht

 

So the price war is on....

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I had an email from Gavin about this yesterday - not quite a "home" visit -

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As the new flu (influenza) Fluarix Tetra 4 strains vaccine is now available for the coming wet season, we are  pleased

to offer to you for only 550 baht. No need to come to the hospital as we will bring the vaccine to you in Pattaya 

in Soi Kaow Noi at " Tropical Bert's'' restaurant. Proper social distancing and other safety measures will of course

be in place.

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Date to be advised and you need to let him know so they have enough shots with them.

[how241]

  On 5/22/2020 at 9:24 AM, topt said:

I had an email from Gavin about this yesterday - not quite a "home" visit -

Date to be advised and you need to let him know so they have enough shots with them.

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How do you contact them ?  

[how241]

  On 5/22/2020 at 7:28 AM, peterrabbit said:

Had my flu shot at the new Jomtien hospital (Owned by Bangkok Pattaya group) yesterday. Only 500b until the end of the month.????

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Sounds good. Do I need a appt. ??   Di you have tgeir contact info ?  Thanks

[brianthainess]

  On 5/21/2020 at 1:58 PM, Lacessit said:

I've been wondering about having a flu shot here. Are clinics safe here, or should I be going to a hospital? Any indication on what it should cost?

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Always found the clinics to be safe and clean, cheap too, but never had a flu shot there. me thinks the op got ripped off.

[topt]

  On 5/22/2020 at 4:10 PM, how241 said:

How do you contact them ?  

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Gavin Waddell

International Marketing Manager

Phyathai Sriracha Hospital

Tel: 089 7500293

E. gavin@phyathai.com

[peterrabbit]

  On 5/22/2020 at 4:12 PM, how241 said:

Sounds good. Do I need a appt. ??   Di you have tgeir contact info ?  Thanks

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No. Just walk in 9-5 weekdays

[how241]

  On 5/23/2020 at 3:17 AM, topt said:

Gavin Waddell

International Marketing Manager

Phyathai Sriracha Hospital

Tel: 089 7500293

E. gavin@phyathai.com

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Thank you Very much for your info...

[LukKrueng]

  On 5/22/2020 at 3:10 AM, 5633572526 said:

They did this last year as well (pre covid) good program from a good company. Also got free coffee from my hospital while waiting ????

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Good coffee??

[bert bloggs]

  On 5/22/2020 at 7:28 AM, peterrabbit said:

Had my flu shot at the new Jomtien hospital (Owned by Bangkok Pattaya group) yesterday. Only 500b until the end of the month.????

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Just phoned them and they said still doing them ,so i will be off there to get mine done ,

[bert bloggs]

  On 5/26/2020 at 10:45 AM, bert bloggs said:

Just phoned them and they said still doing them ,so i will be off there to get mine done ,

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got mine done today , no problem  only 500 baht , 

[PFMills]

Had mine 4-5 weeks ago whilst at I call 'our family doctor', just a small one doctor clinic. 600 Baht, in the past I have had the jab for free there.