How does my SE Asia travel health plan look?
I’m plotting to get vaccinations for Typhoid, Hepatitis A, and the Flu. I might get a Tetnus/diptheria/pertussis booster.
I will bring DEET spray, Amodium A-D, Tums, sunscreen, and iodine tablets/tincture.
Am I forgetting any essentials? Do you have any precautionary advice?
Thanks!
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You forgot something! First aid kit! :0
Don’t forget to take precaution for malaria too, very prevalent in poorer SEA countries. For dengue, i don’t reckon there is any medication/vaccination, you just have to minimize exposure for possible mosquito bites.
Additional information
- Singapore – there is absolutely nothing to worry about. Singapore is super super clean ( one of the cleanest country in the world ). The health level here is brilliant.
- Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines – there is also nothing much to worry about unless you wish to venture into more remote areas. Malaysia and Thailand are slightly better off than the other 3 countries.
It’s alright to eat street food here but choose those which you feel are clean. Avoid eating street foods where you see there is no water source
- Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia – these are the countries, where you should take the above precautions. Avoid street food altogether and if possible drink bottled water at all times. Even in restaurants ( unless very upscale ones ), the level of hygiene is below average.