This is the 2024 CDC recommendations for vaccines when traveling to Thailand.
As ALWAYS, discuss this with your medical doctor in your own country before traveling. See the CDC Source HERE.
Additional Information HERE
| Vaccines for disease | Recommendations | Clinical Guidance for Healthcare providers |
|---|---|---|
| Routine vaccines | Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella)Diphtheria-Tetanus-PertussisFlu (influenza)Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)PolioShingles | Immunization schedules |
| COVID-19 | All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information. | COVID-19 vaccine |
| Chikungunya | There has been evidence of chikungunya virus transmission in Thailand within the last 5 years. Chikungunya vaccination may be considered for the following travelers:People aged 65 years or older, especially those with underlying medical conditions, who may spend at least 2 weeks (cumulative time) in indoor or outdoor areas where mosquitoes are present in Thailand, ORPeople planning to stay in Thailand for a cumulative period of 6 months or more | Chikungunya – CDC Yellow Book |
| Cholera | There is no longer active cholera transmission and vaccine is not recommended. | Cholera – CDC Yellow Book |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Thailand.Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, are immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin. | Hepatitis A – CDC Yellow BookDosing info – Hep A |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Thailand. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Thailand. | Hepatitis B – CDC Yellow BookDosing info – Hep B |
| Japanese Encephalitis | Recommended for travelers whoAre moving to an area with Japanese encephalitis to liveSpend long periods of time, such as a month or more, in areas with Japanese encephalitisFrequently travel to areas with Japanese encephalitisConsider vaccination for travelersSpending less than a month in areas with Japanese encephalitis but will be doing activities that increase risk of infection, such as visiting rural areas, hiking or camping, or staying in places without air conditioning, screens, or bed netsGoing to areas with Japanese encephalitis who are uncertain of their activities or how long they will be thereNot recommended for travelers planning short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese encephalitis season. | Japanese encephalitis – CDC Yellow BookJapanese Encephalitis Vaccine for US Children |
| Malaria | CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Thailand take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.Find country-specific information about malaria. | Malaria – CDC Yellow BookConsiderations when choosing a drug for malaria prophylaxis (CDC Yellow Book)Malaria information for Thailand. |
| Measles | Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according to CDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. | Measles (Rubeola) – CDC Yellow Book |
| Rabies | Dogs infected with rabies are sometimes found in Thailand.If rabies exposures occur while in Thailand, rabies vaccines are typically available throughout most of the country.Rabies pre-exposure vaccination considerations include whether travelers 1) will be performing occupational or recreational activities that increase risk for exposure to potentially rabid animals and 2) might have difficulty getting prompt access to safe post-exposure prophylaxis.Please consult with a healthcare provider to determine whether you should receive pre-exposure vaccination before travel.For more information, see country rabies status assessments. | Rabies – CDC Yellow Book |
| Typhoid | Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas. | Typhoid – CDC Yellow BookDosing info – Typhoid |
| Yellow Fever | Required for travelers ≥9 months old arriving from countries with risk for YF virus transmission; this includes >12-hour airport transits or layovers in countries with risk for YF virus transmission.1 | Yellow Fever – CDC Yellow Book |
