Innoculations Dtp

[robblok]

HI, i have had a DTP injection around 10 years ago so now its starting to wear off. (at least saw that they said 10yrs in the inoculation book i have). Could i get an injection in Thailand and how would it be called and how much would it cost.

In the Netherlands, the acronym DTP refers to a combination vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, and poliomyelitis.

Im mostly interested in the tetanus part of it. I have also been inoculated against hepatitis A and later i got a havrix 1440 (no idea what that stands for)

DTP in the year 2000

2002 Avaxim hepatites A vaccin 2 dosis + booster

2006 havrix 1440 1ml

So i wonder what i should get to keep it up to date

[FBN]

Only Tetanus.

Havrix is the commercial name for Hep A; this should be lifelong.

Hep B usually also don't need boosters but this depends on your immune (antibody level) response. For Hep B it is usually OK to do just Hep B antibody levels after 10 years or so and then take a booster if levels are too low to be protective...

[robblok]

Only Tetanus.

Havrix is the commercial name for Hep A; this should be lifelong.

Hep B usually also don't need boosters but this depends on your immune (antibody level) response. For Hep B it is usually OK to do just Hep B antibody levels after 10 years or so and then take a booster if levels are too low to be protective...

Thanks for the info, i did not see that i had hep b inoculation is that a seperate one and is it advisable ?

[FBN]

Hep B is advisable. Even though your individual risk may be low (not healthcare worker, IV drug use and STD), it is still a vaccination that can prevent a disease which may be fatal, cause liver cancer or cause a carrier status.

Hep B is very prevalent in SAE and the subcontinent.

[robblok]

Hep B is advisable. Even though your individual risk may be low (not healthcare worker, IV drug use and STD), it is still a vaccination that can prevent a disease which may be fatal, cause liver cancer or cause a carrier status.

Hep B is very prevalent in SAE and the subcontinent.

Do you know what price range i should think of to get a Hep B and what price for a tetanus here in Thailand. Just a price guide so i know what to expect.

[FBN]

Unfortunately out of date with prices in BKK.

Try and call the BNH (Bangkok Nursing Home) Travel clinic; they usually have an English speaking nurse that should be able to advise.

Other posters will know, I am sure. Perhaps the Thai Red Cross may do as well.