Any vaccinations required before going to Thailand?

[misterA]

Hello everyone,

I'm from Australia and will travel to Bangkok for the first time for two weeks. Can anyone recommend what kind of vaccinations I should take before getting there?

Are the spicy foods avoidable in Thailand? As I have a weak stomach and gas problem.

[paulhamon]

Generally,I would say that you don't need to get any vaccinations for the places you are visiting. I certainly wouldn't bother, but you should check with your doctor as it's a personal condition.

There are plenty of non spicy foods in Thailand, especially some of the noodles soups, sweet curry, fried rice etc. Just read the menu carefully and be sure to mention to the waiter/waitress that you want completely non spicey or "MAI PHED" in thai. I've never had a problem.

[srmrez]

You should take Hepatitis A and B vaccination and your Tetanus shots should also be current. Those vaccines are not just for Thailand but as your standard protection. Beyond that you cannot really get vaccinations for anything that you might contract in Thailand.

In addition, use a mosquito repellant, and be careful of what you eat.