What Vaccinations Do I Need Updated?

[CrossBones]

I first came to TL in 2001 and have all the jabs they recommended.

I think i had a hep B as well but not sure.

I had a tetanus booster recently since i had an accident

My doctor in the UK died and they dont have records of what vaccines I had... so what do i need to update?

Should have have hep b again since you can get that through sex right?

[mahtin]

Should have have hep b again since you can get that through sex right?

You can get hep b from sharing a razor.

What makes you think you are going to have sex?

[Atmos]

I first came to TL in 2001 and have all the jabs they recommended.

I think i had a hep B as well but not sure.

I had a tetanus booster recently since i had an accident

My doctor in the UK died and they dont have records of what vaccines I had... so what do i need to update?

Should have have hep b again since you can get that through sex right?

Earlier this year (in Unzud) I had everything noted below; the date in brackets is when it was recommended I have booster shots of these vaccines - my travel plans include, apart from living here in Phuket, northern Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia

Influenza (annually)

Hep B (1 year)

Hep A (6-12 mths)

Typhoid Vi (3 years)

Meningitis ACWY (3 years)

ADT Diptheria/Tetanus (10 years)

I don't know what the letters stand for after eg typhoid, but that's what they stamped in my book.

For rabies it was suggested I have the shots here in Phuket, and not to bite any dogs meantime!

I had no record of what I had already had so just got the lot. The Hep ones I had a fortnight apart - 2 series of injections, was told this was more effective long-term than the one-off option.

I hate needles, however believe it is worth it.

I used this place http://www.traveldoctor.com.au/ some of their fact sheets may help you.

happy travels

[britmaveric]

HEPA/HEPB -twinrix combo is 0 month, 1month, 6month - 3shots and told last lifetime.

[vreemd13]

HEPA/HEPB -twinrix combo is 0 month, 1month, 6month - 3shots and told last lifetime.

Twinrix HEPA/HEPB combination 3shots in that order will last 10years, not a lifetime. And 1shot only last approximately 1year.

Wise to have HEPB prevention in case you have to visit dentist or hospital for emergency reason (for sex use condom).

Edited September 16, 2009 by vreemd13

[britmaveric]

How long does the protection last?

• At least 20 years for hepatitis A and at least 15 years for

hepatitis B.

• Recent studies suggest recipients will enjoy lifetime

protection once the series is complete.

http://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/your_h...ccine_hepab.htm

[webfact]

Moved to Health, Body and Medicine

[hhgz]

"My doctor in the UK died and they dont have records of what vaccines I had."

Ah, your doctor died, and it's his fault. Why don't YOU keep a record of your vaccinations? The WHO has a formalized vaccination summary card available for free and, when completed properly, it indicates the vaccine type, dosage, and date.

[Sheryl]

As others said, Hep A + B, unless you either are sure you have had full series or have blood test showing adequate antibody levels.

In addition, and these you almost certainly will not have had in the UK:

- human diploid rabies vaccine (lots of stray dogs and rabies nto uncommon)

-Japenese B encephalitis advicable if you will be in rural areas esp. rural areas where pigs are raised.

[midlifecrisis]

I was surprised by the rabies one. I avoid contact with animals in Thailand, even pets. If I got licked, scratched or bitten by any warm blooded animal in Thailand, I would head to the hospital for rabies vaccine.

I think if you are going to be away from modern medical care it might not be a bad idea though.

[PeaceBlondie]

I've kept my 'shot record' since April 1998 - yellow fever, cholera, Hep A and B, etc. Rabies too. Need to get boosters

[PeaceBlondie]

Within six hours of my last post here, I was shot. I went to local Thai Red Cross; they don't vaccinate as Hua Hin RC does. Went to my usual regional hospital. An MD checked CDC or WHO website. All my shots up to date. He recomended Japanese encephalitis shot, which I got. I refused flu shot. 768 baht; I need booster on Dec. 25.

[Sheryl]

I was surprised by the rabies one. I avoid contact with animals in Thailand, even pets. If I got licked, scratched or bitten by any warm blooded animal in Thailand, I would head to the hospital for rabies vaccine.

I think if you are going to be away from modern medical care it might not be a bad idea though.

There is a difference between rabies vaccination and the post-exposure injections. The first stimulates your body to produce antibodies whereas tyhe post-exposure regimen contains antibodies and requires a large number of injections; also has a higher risk of adverse effects. Well worth it to get the pre-exposure immunization to avoid this.

[midlifecrisis]

I was surprised by the rabies one. I avoid contact with animals in Thailand, even pets. If I got licked, scratched or bitten by any warm blooded animal in Thailand, I would head to the hospital for rabies vaccine.

I think if you are going to be away from modern medical care it might not be a bad idea though.

There is a difference between rabies vaccination and the post-exposure injections. The first stimulates your body to produce antibodies whereas tyhe post-exposure regimen contains antibodies and requires a large number of injections; also has a higher risk of adverse effects. Well worth it to get the pre-exposure immunization to avoid this.

I will ask my doctor about this. I read about people getting rabies in Thailand periodically. I tend to avoid contact with all non-human mammals, even pets, because of this.