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Diseases, Immunizations
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Although the list of ailments below is long, that does NOT mean expats who live in Thailand suffer from these commonly. Rarely does anyone I know. This is just an effort to comprehensively cover ailments more likely to occur in Thailand.
Diseases, Immunizations and Precautions
General food and water related
Sunburn, skin cancers
Dehydration
Heat rash, fungus, bacteria
Alcohol related
Illegal drugs
Hepatitus A
Hepatitus B
Hepatitus C to G
Mosquito-related
Rabies
Other ailments and bites (non-STD)
Respiratory, eye, cuts, tetanus, typhoid, tuberculosis, worms, snakes, sea...
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Non-specific urethritus (NSU)
Genital warts
Molluscum ("the clam")
Trichomoniasis ("trich")
Chancroid
Herpes
Syphilis
HIV and AIDS
Hepatitus B
Hepatitus A
Getting drugged
Condoms
An experienced doctor once said: "The two most common ailments in Bangkok are diarrhea and gonorrhea."
The above is a long list of diseases and ailments. The list should not alarm you. Most travellers and expat residents, including those who have no immunizations at all but take reasonable precautions, don't get any serious problems in Thailand. The most common exception is sexually transmitted diseases (STD's).
It's recommended that you get immunization against hepatitus A, and older people should seriously consider additional vaccinations as well. You aren't required to take any immunizations before travelling to Thailand, unless you come from areas with yellow fever, in which case you're required to show vaccination. (There's no risk of yellow fever in Thailand.)
Above, the ThailandGuru covers the statistically most reported health ailments, their treatments and precautions. The ThailandGuru list above significantly exceeds the lists and coverage given by most guide books, so don't get alarmed by the lengths.
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor nor an expert, and what is written here is just what I've read or heard from others who are generally not doctors nor experts, either. If you choose to take any of this advice, it is at your own risk and no other entity's. If you think that you may have any of these ailments, then you should go to a qualified physician, and not go by information here. This is just a novice discussion.
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