From tropical beaches and dense jungles to bustling cities and rich cultural experiences, it’s easy to see why Southeast Asia is such a popular holiday destination.
But while many are busy mapping out their fun-filled escape, travelling safely also requires careful consideration and preparation.
Depending on your length of your stay, the time of year, your planned activities and personal health, our team of expert pharmacists can advise on which travel vaccines you may need for your trip.
Recommended travel vaccinations for Southeast Asia
Hepatitis A
- Recommended For: All travellers
- Transmission: Spreads through contaminated food and water
Typhoid
- Recommended For: All travellers, especially those eating street food and visiting rural areas
- Transmission: Spreads through contaminated food and water
Tetanus
- Recommended For: All travellers, especially those planning outdoor adventure activities
- Transmission: Spreads through cuts or wounds
Diphtheria is another recommended vaccination for Southeast Asia and although the childhood vaccination program includes vaccines against Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Polio (Td/IPV), after completing the initial course, travellers should receive a booster every 10 years if visiting high-risk areas.
Rabies
- Recommended For: Travellers planning outdoor activities or visiting remote areas
- Transmission: Spread through animal bites including dogs, monkeys and bats
Hepatitis B
- Recommended For: Travellers planning a long-term stay, volunteering or in contact with local communities
- Transmission: Spread through blood, sexual contact and medical procedures
Chikungunya Vaccine
- Recommended For: Travellers planning outdoor activities and visiting during the rainy season
- Transmission: Mosquito-borne virus
Other travel vaccinations to consider
Another vaccination to consider is polio. Although the risk is low, it can still be present in certain areas, so it’s important to ensure you are adequately protected, especially if travelling to more remote locations. You should also make sure that all routine vaccinations are up to date, such as influenza and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), particularly if you will be travelling with children or individuals at higher risk.
Whilst some of these vaccinations may not be required for short trips, they may need to be considered for those planning to stay in the region for an extended period or will be traveling to very remote areas and staying with local communities in locations where sanitation and living conditions may be limited.
It is advised to consult a travel clinic 4-6 weeks before departure for personalised advice. We would also recommend that travellers consider other healthcare precautions such as drinking bottled water, carrying insect repellent and a travel health kit.
Get protected before you go
Whether you’re planning a visit to the white sand beaches of Phuket, a yoga retreat in Bali or an ultra-modern city escape in Singapore, we can advise on the travel health requirements for your trip.
Before you jet off on for your dream holiday to Southeast Asia, book your recommended travel vaccinations in Bromley at one of our local South London clinics – appointments can be made quickly and conveniently online here.
