Vaccinations

[verawebber]

Do I need any vaccinations to go to Vietnam?

[China Doll]

HEALTH

The standard of health care is sufficient in the major cities for treating minor injuries, but more complicated treatment may require evacuation to a third country.

Dengue Fever is endemic to Vietnam and can occur throughout the year. There is no vaccination or immunisation.

Malaria and Japanese encephalitis are common in many areas of Vietnam. Both diseases are transmitted by mosquitoes.
Typhoid can be a problem in the Mekong Delta.

Since 2004, cases of Meningitis (mostly affecting young people under the age of 15) have increased in Vietnam and in 2006 there was an increase in cases of Rubella (which is particularly dangerous if contracted by pregnant women).

You should seek medical advice before travelling and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up to date. NHS Direct (0845 46 47) can provide you advice on vaccination requirements for Vietnam.

For further information on endemic diseases, like malaria, health outbreaks and vaccination requirements for Vietnam you should check the websites of the National Travel Health Network and Centre NaTHNaC website. and NHS Scotland�s at: http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk.

For more general health information see: Travel Health

Taken from Bristish Embassy Website. Have a check on there if you need to know more.

[Doc Spock]

This is a joke, right. I cannot believe a greenie would post a 1st question like this on B and S. Forgive my being cynical.