Vaccinations/Malaria
Jan 18th, 2013, 06:48 AM
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Vaccinations/Malaria
Hi!
I'm wondering how much its gonna cost to get all our vaccines/malaria pills for 3 months in Asia. We're from the UK and I cant remember my last jab so would probably need most/all of the recommended. Any available on the NHS? I'm trying to find a helpful website but I cant find any average figures for what I need to budget...
We're planning on diving/jungle trekking/seeing wildlife etc so I think it will be needed.
Rough itinerary:
One week in Japan
10 days in Malaysia
5 weeks in Indonesia
One week in Vietnam
One month in Thailand.
Thanks!
I'm wondering how much its gonna cost to get all our vaccines/malaria pills for 3 months in Asia. We're from the UK and I cant remember my last jab so would probably need most/all of the recommended. Any available on the NHS? I'm trying to find a helpful website but I cant find any average figures for what I need to budget...
We're planning on diving/jungle trekking/seeing wildlife etc so I think it will be needed.
Rough itinerary:
One week in Japan
10 days in Malaysia
5 weeks in Indonesia
One week in Vietnam
One month in Thailand.
Thanks!
Jan 18th, 2013, 06:59 AM
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All of the "routine" immunizations are available on the NHS - tetanus/diptheria, Hep A, measles/mumps/rubella if needed. You will also want the typhoid vaccine. For details look at the NHS website www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations.aspx and look at each country you are visiting.
The NHS has the best malarial risk maps on the web. You will need to know exactly where you are going.
By the way, be careful about the anti-malarial you choose. The one available without a prescription from a pharmacist should not be used anywhere there is chlorquinine resistance, which is all of SE Asia.
The NHS has the best malarial risk maps on the web. You will need to know exactly where you are going.
By the way, be careful about the anti-malarial you choose. The one available without a prescription from a pharmacist should not be used anywhere there is chlorquinine resistance, which is all of SE Asia.
Jan 18th, 2013, 08:13 AM
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Make an appointment to see your GP or travel nurse at your local surgery who will sort you out with the correct jabs etc. the vast majority are free. if you need anti malarial drugs you will need to pay for these on a private prescription (£10 + the cost of the drugs) some Superdrug shops offer a free travel advisory service and don't charge £10 for the prescription ( much cheaper than Boots!)
Jan 24th, 2013, 03:09 PM
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please take the advice above and go to a travel specialist to get your immunizations and prescriptions. its great to get some background on the web and here, but let the experts plan your meds! a fabulous 3 month trip to asia will be expensive, and the meds to keep you healthy and that allow you to enjoy your holiday are just part of the cost of travel, and NOT the place to save money. It costs far more to treat or manage illness than to prevent illness (some illnesses, like hepatitis, cannot be "cured"), and typhoid/ malaria/hepatitis etc are serious illness not to be underestimated.
