For information about vaccinations and medications needed for traveling to Vietnam please visit the CDC travel site here: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/vietnam

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Below is also some information that I've gathered over the years. The most basic vaccinations that everyone needs can be found here: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/diseases/routine

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Out of the normal vaccines that you must have include:

Hepatitis A (a series of vaccinations)

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Typhoid-This comes in two forms, a vaccine which is good for two years is showing to not have as much efficacy as the pill form (Vivotif-info can be found here: https://www.rxlist.com/vivotif-drug.htm). The pill form can be presribed by your regular doctor, don't let them argue with you about this, ask them to call your pharmacy and the pharmacy will order it. It has to be kept refrigerated and is taken over about one week's time. The pill form last for a minimum of five years. Your insurance should cover it.

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Other vaccines to read about and consider:

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Japananese Encephalitis-a series of two vaccinations that cost approximately $300 each. Please read about it here: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/diseases/japanese-encephalitis 

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Malaria-Here is some information on Marlaria in Vietan. Each person/family must decide whether or not you want you or your child to take preventative. We will be in rural areas in the province of Khanh Hoa and a few day trips while we are in the North in the province of Ninh Binh. The closest city to where we are most of the trip is Nha Trang in the province of Khanh Hoa.

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Vietnam Malaria

Areas with malaria: Rural areas only. Rare cases in the Mekong and Red River Deltas. None in the cities of Da Nang, Haiphong, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Nha Trang, and Qui Nhon.

Estimated relative risk of malaria for US travelers: Low.

Drug resistance4: Chloroquine and mefloquine.

Malaria species: P. falciparum 50%–90%, P. vivax. 10%–50%, P. knowlesi rare.

Recommended chemoprophylaxis: Southern part of the country in the provinces of Dac Lac, Gia Lai, Khanh Hoa, Kon Tum, Lam Dong, Ninh Thuan, Song Be, Tay Ninh: Atovaquone-proguanil or doxycycline. Other areas with malaria except Mekong and Red River Deltas: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, or mefloquine. Mekong and Red River Deltas: Mosquito avoidance only.

 

Read more here in malaria: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/vietnam

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THE MAIN THING WHILE IN VIETNAM IS TO PREVENT MOSQUITO BITES! Please read this about preventing bites! There are other mosquito-born diseases in Vietnam (Zika, Dengue, etc...) and there are no vaccines, so it's important to come prepared and knowledgeable about preventing bites! All kids should read the information and discuss it with parents. See pdf below.

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