Innoculations

Never bothered

We have 6 vaccinations on our company required list and these two are not included.

Hi Jammy,
Im in almost exactly the same scenario as you mate. Can I ask what you have done re Malaria??

Thanks
Matt

the best place to ask these questions on the Thorn Tree is the Health branch (if you search for and glance through a few of the existing malaria &/or vaccination threads on the destination branches, you'll see why)

for accurate, up-to-date, non-anecdotal vaccination and malaria prevention info, a good place to begin is the Health info to get you started thread - especially these sections:
  - I'm going to [name of country] - what shots do I need?
  - I'm going to [name of country] - do I need to worry about malaria?

I'm also in the same situation - off RTW in September and 1st time in Thailand. I am not bothering from either of those 2 mentioned. From what I have heard unless you are planning on spending a large amount of time in very rural areas and stay away from stray dogs you should be ok. As for Malaria I'm taking doxycyline, seems to have had no real negative feedback and as its an anti biotic should keep away any mild infections.

Why is the health branch better than here?

Why is the health branch better than here?

I've lost count of how many times you've posted this exact same thing - anyway, so many times that last time I saved a copy
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<hr>Soi_Dog -- Posted: 31 Mar 2005 11:22am -- 5.

Steve - why would that branch be better than here?<hr></blockquote>
I didn't post a reply, but Nutrax did:<blockquote>Quote
<hr>nutraxfornerves -- Posted: 31 Mar 2005 7:09pm -- 7.

OK, first, full disclosure. I am a denizen of the Health Branch. In fact, I wrote the sticky FAQ. As for my background, I am not a physician, but I have academic training in microbiology and extensive experience in communicable disease.

Just like the destination branches, the Health Branch has a combination of regulars, who have information about the subject to offer, and one or two time posters who have questions. Although LP rightly cautions that " the only source of our medical knowledge is Dr Kildare reruns, and postings may not be from medical professionals," there are many knowledgeable people who do hang out there. There are physicians, nurses, medial students, pharmacists, pharmacologists, medical technologists, and the occasional veterinarian or physical therapist. Most are extensively traveled or have practiced their professions in developing countries. Each branch has a personality; the personality of the Health branch is "data." Although, of course, there are posts that consists of speculation or opinion, many of the answers are based on the responder's own expertise or on reviewing expert opinion. I guarantee you that I look up information for every response I give--or else mention that I'm doing it from memory.

Yes, you can find good and terrible advice on any branch. Just as you are more likely to hear from someone who has actually visited Thailand on this branch, on the Health Branch you are more likely to run into someone who knows what they are talking about when it comes to health.

OK--a caveat. Most Health Branch denizens are not into alternative medicine and requests for homeopathic or naturopathic remedies are likely to either go unanswered or to get a rather negative answer.

And a demonstration. Based on my review of several expert opinions, typhoid vaccination is recommended for people who may be eating or drinking outside of major hotels & restaurants. Vaccination is particularly recommended for those who will be traveling in smaller cities, villages, and rural areas off the usual tourist itineraries. Both Thai and non-Thai experts recommend this.

The vaccine is not 100% protective, but even if you do get typhoid, being vaccinated will usually make the disease much milder.

Side effects: Oral vaccine--fever & headache reported by less than 5% of users. Abdominal discomfort, nausea,
vomiting, and rash or hives were reported by less than 5% of users.
Shots: Up to 20% report headaches and 7% report reddening or swelling at the site of the shot. The old vaccine that made your arm incredibly sore has been discontinued.

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Nutrax

The plural of anecdote is not data<hr></blockquote>(OP was: Does anyone have any ideas about whether it's a good idea to take oral thyphoid vaccine before travelling in Thailand?)

Ok thanks to those who answer my questions. Looks like those two are not really neccessary. I will check in the health sections, thanks for the suggestion (but as someone pointed out - i was looking for answered specifically from those who had been to Thailand)

Waytogomatt - I have been told that the majority of Thailand is ok regarding malaria. Apparently the area near the cambodian border is a bit suspect, but don't just take it from me!

Thanks again, Paul D

Steve

you saved a vopy - ROFLMAO

Then post somebody elses reply - ROFLMAO

Billy no Mates

Do you have any opinions or answers of your own - we know you are a downright bore but you excel here!