Prevent illness on your once in a lifetime family trip! Get vaccinations for Thailand
It’s better to be prepared than to end up spending some of your time in a Thai hospital lying sick in bed! Or worse, returning home from Thailand realizing that you or the kids have come down with something pretty serious. Hospital bills can be expensive, so why take the risk?!
If vaccinations are right for your family, continue reading to learn about which vaccines to get, where you can get them in Chiang Mai, and how much they may cost.
This post is not about Covid-19 vaccinations in Chiang Mai and does not provide any information about that at this time.
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Which vaccinations should you and the kids get before coming to Thailand?
Please speak with your local primary doctor or travel clinic to discuss the benefits of getting vaccinations. The types of recommended vaccinations will depend on your length of stay. If you are planning on a short visit, then you may not need some of the vaccines. If your family is planning on living in Chiang Mai for an extended period, then it is best to get the doctor recommended vaccinations.
Some commonly recommended vaccinations are:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Typhoid
- Meningitis
- Tetanus
You and your children may have received some of these during childhood in your home country. Please consult your doctor to check your family’s medical history before you make an informed decision about vaccinations.
Can you get vaccinations in Chiang Mai?
Yes, but they are not covered by health insurance like they may be in your home country. If your country has public health care such as the NHS, check to see if vaccines are completely covered. Otherwise, head over to any of the local clinics or hospitals and they will take great care of your family.
How much do vaccines cost in Chiang Mai?
That depends on the hospital and the type of vaccine. In our experience we’ve paid anywhere between 600 baht to 6,000 baht per shot. Inquire with the hospitals to find out costs.
The consensus is that it is MUCH CHEAPER to get your vaccines here if you can. Each hospital offers all the vaccines you need, but charge different prices.
Where is the best place to get vaccines in Chiang Mai?
This question is asked all the time on forums and it seems three places keep getting mentioned as reputable and affordable hospitals to get vaccines. The hospitals are Lanna Hospital, McCormick hospital and the Chiang Mai Mother and Child hospital (Baan Mor Dek).
