Gl;itch.e
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Hi Guys
I'm looking at going on holiday to Vietnam and possibly Laos later in the year so I'm thinking about whether or not to get vaccinations before going. While I'm not in favour of needless vaccinations (esp in children) I wonder what dangers/risks I am looking at in vaccinating at my age (32). Some of the suggested ones seem so low risk that it's almost pointless getting them IMO. But others I wonder about.
I have had a tetanus shot when I was 15-16 but nothing else since. I'm not sure whether I had the hep A and B done as a child either. But since I don't plan on having sex with locals or using needles I can't see them being too necessary.
What are the opinions/experiences of you fine intelligent folk?
I'm looking at going on holiday to Vietnam and possibly Laos later in the year so I'm thinking about whether or not to get vaccinations before going. While I'm not in favour of needless vaccinations (esp in children) I wonder what dangers/risks I am looking at in vaccinating at my age (32). Some of the suggested ones seem so low risk that it's almost pointless getting them IMO. But others I wonder about.
Many expatriate doctors also advise travellers to vaccinate against diphtheria, hepatitis A and B, Japanese encephalitis, polio, and TABT (tetanus, paratyphoid A and B, and typhoid). Also, as malaria is prevalent in a number of areas in Vietnam, malarial prophylaxis may be prescribed.
I have had a tetanus shot when I was 15-16 but nothing else since. I'm not sure whether I had the hep A and B done as a child either. But since I don't plan on having sex with locals or using needles I can't see them being too necessary.
What are the opinions/experiences of you fine intelligent folk?