Vaccinations - which provider to choose?

the evasion_kid · 14-12-2015 1:00pm #1

heading to south east asia in a few weeks namely thailand,laos,cambodia,vietnam and jjst looking to know what shots i would have to get? also were would be the cheapest place to get them around dublin?

thanks

kerry4sam · 14-12-2015 5:57pm

the evasion_kid wrote: »

heading to south east asia in a few weeks namely thailand,laos,cambodia,vietnam and jjst looking to know what shots i would have to get? also were would be the cheapest place to get them around dublin?

thanks

Please consult your GP. Thread closed by me.

Thanks,
kerry4sam

Grudaire · 10-01-2016 1:08pm

I know there has been a few vaccination threads, but couldn't find one covering the different providers.

There are a few providers, and there is a small price difference between them:

http://www.tmb.ie/prices (Tropical Medical Bureau)
http://www.albanyclinic.ie/prices.html
http://www.travelhealth.ie/Prices/
Local GP!?!

Does anyone know if there is a difference in terms of service and knowledge between the providers, or is it a case of choosing the cheapest option?

TMB is often mentioned in threads, but i assume that is only because they are longest established?

kerry4sam · 10-01-2016 3:23pm

This is your Health you are asking about.

Please consult your GP.

Thread Closed by me.
Thanks,
kerry4sam

flyer2oo8 · 11-01-2016 6:12pm

Hi,

Apologies if this post already appears in the forum.

I will be traveling to Peru in June and need to get my vaccinations as soon as possible, 6 months in advance I was told. I am wondering where is the cheapest clinic in Dublin to get these or rather, what kind of price should you expect to pay?

Travel Health Clinic on Dawson St charge €135
Includes 'recommended' vaccines + one-off consultation fee for that trip + prescription.

I believe that the recommended vaccinations as quoted on their site are:

Tetanus / Diphtheria
Hepatitis A
Typhoid

Whilst the optional vaccinations are:

Yellow Fever x1 €40
Hepatitis B x4 €35 each
Rabies x3 €35 each

Are these normal prices or can they be found cheaper anywhere else in Dublin?

krazymuthafuka · 19-01-2016 6:13pm

Traveling to Cancun for a week in March. Just wondering if anyone knows of any vaccinations that are required?

First Up · 19-01-2016 6:35pm

krazymuthafuka wrote:

Traveling to Cancun for a week in March. Just wondering if anyone knows of any vaccinations that are required?

Cancun is one of the safer and most hygenic places on Mexico but no harm to have Hep A and Typhoid shots.

sally cinnamon89 · 16-02-2016 11:19am

Just wondering where is the cheapest places to get vaccines in Dublin as they seem awfully expensive. Travelling to Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam over a 6 week period so trying to see which ones to get

solerina · 16-02-2016 4:57pm

They are just awfully expensive. I went to my local tmb....tropical medical bureau.

fletch · 17-02-2016 10:05am

I just went to my local doctor....TMB wanted to charge me a consultation fee whereas my doctor just sent me direct to the nurse.

sheepman · 28-02-2016 8:20pm

I'm travelling to SE Asia in two months. I've researched clinics online but I'm wondering if people here have recommendations on where/where not to go?

Arbiter of Good Taste · 28-02-2016 10:55pm

What are you expecting from the clinics? You tell them where you are going. They'll tell you which vaccinations you need. Just go to wherever is handiest.

saggycaggy · 14-03-2016 5:11pm

Hi,

Heading to Jamaica for a wedding/holiday with all the family in July. I wouldn't have thought to get injections before heading over but it's been suggested and I'm just wondering how necessary it is? We'll have two young kids with us too.

We've been to the Caribbean before ( Turks & Caicos) and never got any so just wondering!

Thanks.

January · 14-03-2016 5:57pm

Whatever about you, get your children done. I couldn't forgive myself if I didn't get my kids the reccomended vaccinations and they got sick with something that could have been preventable.

ProudDUB · 14-03-2016 6:00pm

Is this not something you should be asking your GP?

saggycaggy · 16-03-2016 11:05am

ProudDUB wrote: »

Is this not something you should be asking your GP?

I will do thanks-no harm in asking here also, I just thought i'd ask here to see did other people who traveled to the area get the shots or not.

It's not somewhere I thought I would need to get them for. Better to be safe than sorry I guess.

Indestructable · 13-04-2016 11:13am

Hi. We are travelling to Mexico just on a three week holiday fairly soon. I kind of assumed there would be no visa or vaccinations needed, would I be correct? Is there anything similar that needs to be done? We'd be near to Cancun if it makes a difference.
Thanks!

sweeper4 · 13-04-2016 11:26am

You are correct, no VISA or vaccinations are required for Irish citizens travelling to Mexico. Just make sure to look after the Tourist Card as you will need to present it when leaving (You are supposed to carry it with you at all times in case it is requested by authorities, but in my own experience it is never requested).

adocholiday · 04-07-2016 11:20am

Hi all, just wondering what the best option is for getting vaccinations for Thailand. There's a number of places in Dublin City center that specialize in them. Has anyone used those services before? Is it better to go to your doctor or does it really matter?

cdeb · 04-07-2016 11:49am

Can't remember what's needed, but just pop into the Tropical Medical Bureau on Grafton Street and they'll sort everything.

sashafierce · 09-08-2016 11:59am

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blueredface · 24-10-2016 1:32pm

Hi there,

I have applied eVisitor visa for Australia with pending status and have been told by Australian immigration that I need to have Polio Vaccine with letter saying it has to be done before my travel / eVisitor application approved if I had travelled recently to Country on list they mentioned which I actually have visted since 2014.

Since this is recently requirement by WHO, so I'm just wondering if there is any place I can get Polio only vaccine at lowest price possible in Dublin as I don't need bunch of other Travel vaccines.
Whereas I checked one in Dublin (Travel Healh Clinic, Dawson street) who ask for €60 as doctor consultancy fee on top of actual Polio vaccine price €20 only.

I checked with my GP who said they don't do it anymore due to original GP is on maternity leave.

On side note, would medical card be accepted to wave off doctor consultancy anywhere else as Travel Healh Clinic won't accept medical card.

Any suggestions.

Thanks.

L1011 · 24-10-2016 1:51pm

Medical card does not cover travel vaccine consultations - and is only valid at a different doctor in case of emergencies or something covered your own GP doesn't do, e.g. some sexual health stuff.

A doctor you haven't seen before won't give you the shot only; they'll need to talk through some stuff with you. If you find one that will, be worried about their standards!

Ragnar Lothbrok · 30-11-2016 6:49pm

This morning I booked flights for Bali for my daughter's wedding next October. The travel agent gave us a list of necessary vaccinations and another list of vaccinations that were recommended.

This afternoon I looked online at the cost of the various vaccinations and almost had a heart attack :eek:

The prices quoted were on the Tropical Medical Bureau's website. Does anyone know if the prices would be cheaper at a GP rather than a specialist clinic? I'm assuming (hoping) they would be.

Anyway, what do people think - are these vaccines really necessary or are they just a bit of a con trick to squeeze a few quid out of inexperienced travellers? I won't be traipsing through jungles or drinking the local water etc, I'll just be living it up in a nice, fancy hotel for two weeks, occasionally venturing out to some nightclubs in the city.

lc180 · 30-11-2016 7:04pm

They have mosquito's in nice fancy hotels too. They are equal opportunity malaria givers.

Miaireland · 30-11-2016 7:07pm

Most GP's will give you a prescription for the vaccines and you will have to buy them from the pharmacy yourself. (Medical card does not cover travel vaccines) and then have to pay for them to be administered. Prices could vary between pharmacies so might be worth runging around. Bear in mind your travel Insurance will unlikely cover you if you get ill out there if you do not have the vaccines

uck51js9zml2yt · 30-11-2016 7:07pm

I was working in Hong Kong...a nice big city..I got vaccines as necessary.

I've also been in Africa and as I learned, you don't know where someone elses hands have been.
I also updated my vaccines and took anti malaria tablets.

Only an idiot wouldn't get vaccinated.

You've obviously not seen what some of these diseases do if you get them!

SmartinMartin · 30-11-2016 7:09pm

It's all a gimmick. Don't mind them oul witch doctors, wire brush and dettol and you'll be absolutely fine.

dudara · 30-11-2016 7:10pm

Mosquitos and bugs everywhere. I wouldn't run the risk.

We were in Mexico recently, and like you we stayed in swishy 5 star luxury resorts, drank bottled water, used bottled water to brush our teeth etc. But I still got the damn vaccines.

Sleeper12 · 30-11-2016 7:17pm

Ragnar Lothbrok wrote:

Anyway, what do people think - are these vaccines really necessary or are they just a bit of a con trick to squeeze a few quid out of inexperienced travellers? I won't be traipsing through jungles or drinking the local water etc, I'll just be living it up in a nice, fancy hotel for two weeks, occasionally venturing out to some nightclubs in the city.

This is a question for your doctor. I say this with respect but I'd question your sanity if you took advice to the contrary from boards members.
My own (totally non expert) view is get the vaccinations or at least get expert medical advice.
Enjoy the holiday

fits · 30-11-2016 7:31pm

GP is probably cheaper. We were in Malaysia last year and no injections were recommended at all.

coylemj · 30-11-2016 9:08pm

Ragnar Lothbrok wrote: »

I won't be traipsing through jungles or drinking the local water etc, I'll just be living it up in a nice, fancy hotel for two weeks, occasionally venturing out to some nightclubs in the city.

But the food you eat will have been prepared by locals who wash their hands (and your salads) in the local water. After one or two days on holidays you will fall into the usual tourist complacency trap and you'll start to ignore the rules about not eating uncooked food and not taking ice in your drinks, that's when the local bugs will attack.

tomwaterford · 13-01-2017 9:37am

is there any website which gives the definitive list of vaccinations required for each country

Hasmunch · 13-01-2017 9:42am

I have used http://www.tmb.ie/ in the past
Not sure it covers every country but will do most trips

schemingbohemia · 13-01-2017 11:35am

Very few countries have "required" vaccinations. Mostly it's advisable. This site is pretty good for advising which is best, you can then use it when going to TMB or your GP. I was afraid TMB might upsell and suggest ones not strictly needed, in fairness they didn't.

http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/home.aspx

C.Behan · 14-01-2017 7:30pm

Anyone been and not got the rabies jab?

Recently visited Thailand without the rabies jab but refrained from petting monkeys, dogs, cats etc... This time however I don't want to have to be as conscious when an animal comes close... Travelling to Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines and Indonesia. Anyone been and not had it? Thanks.

imme · 15-01-2017 11:09am

Visited about 5 years ago.

Don't remember getting rabies shot.

You can't get rabies from petting an animal they have to bite you afaik.

Animals with rabies will generally be rabid, roaming at the mouth going mad chasing their tail, again AFAIK.

St1mpMeister · 03-05-2017 12:21am

Need to get a few... are all places the same price?

Was looking at the TMB... €60 for consultation then between €35 and €70 for a shot or two.

stimpson · 03-05-2017 12:25am

I used http://www.travelhealth.ie/ recently. Worked out a bit cheaper than others for a couple seen together. Got a better consultation than friends who traveled with us. Free lollipop too.

St1mpMeister · 03-05-2017 10:15am

Cheers, yeah they all seem to have group rates, although I'm going solo

http://www.travelhealth.ie/Prices/

Seem to be similar enough to TMB: €60 consultation and shots similar ...

I'm wondering if I am already covered though because I got Rabies and Tetanus shots in 2009 and it says here they last for 10 years.

I'm definitely covered for Hepatitis A/B though as those expire in 2019 too.

fontdor · 22-05-2017 12:05pm

Hello everyone. I maybe going to Spain. I have two pet birds. I read online they don't need vaccination but need a health certificate though I should call the relevant authority in the country of destination for more information. Anyone know which authority this would be in Spain? Thank you.

con1982 · 03-06-2017 12:32pm

I had an appointment cancelled by TMB last week due to a shortage in Hep B vaccines in the country. TMB said they wouldn't have sufficient stock for a few months.

I have tried four GP offices, who specialise in travel vaccines, and various pharmacies to locate a Hep B booster. Non available.

The best advice I was give is to get a prescription from my GP and contact pharmacies in the North. Buy the booster up there and ask my GP to administer it.

Anyone booking holidays in far off lands should make plans asap to get their vaccines sorted !

tomwaterford · 06-07-2017 10:55pm

Hello

Just looking for advise on a rabies vaccination,

I have 2 shots done,due another in 10days or so

But looks like il need to get home for a family emergency and miss the last date

Are these the same in every country,or is the last date due an absolute necessity on that date or would it make a huge difference,ive been getting mixed answers off google :-/

Alerium · 19-07-2017 12:32am

Hello

This should've possibly been posted in the Health forum but here it goes anyway...

I'm travelling to Japan and Hong Kong in 6 weeks for a total of 17 days.

What vaccinations are essential ?(i.e. Huge possibility of getting sick etc)

According to tab.ie, none are essential but some are recommended such as Tetanus. I might have answered my own question but has anyone experience of going to these countries without any of these vacs, I'd rather save the 150 quid for the holiday.

P.S - I thought Japanese people live the longest (ignorance coming out here

)

Thanks

cdeb · 19-07-2017 7:09am

None essential.

(I assume you mean tmb.ie? Though not sure why you'd trust random punters on the internet over the tmb...)

goingnowhere · 19-07-2017 9:26am

No requirement for an Irish citizen entering Japan

Note upon arrival by air there is a thermal imaging camera which scans everyone entering the passport area, this is to pick off anyone with SARS or bird flu. There is also a nurse/doctor on hand in the passport hall area.

Hana98 · 27-07-2017 6:37am

Do you need to get vaccinations if going to South Africa? I'm going for 3 months and staying in Johannesburg. I've gotten mixed opinion over this. Someone I know didn't get any but someone else got them months in advance.

judeboy101 · 27-07-2017 6:41am

Hana98 wrote: »

Do you need to get vaccinations if going to South Africa? I'm going for 3 months and staying in Johannesburg. I've gotten mixed opinion over this. Someone I know didn't get any but someone else got them months in advance.

Tetanus booster, rabies if you think you will be in the bush long term and malaria tabs if in the north east during mozzy season.

Living Off The Splash · 03-02-2018 10:15pm

I will be travelling to inland China.....countryside.

I will have to get vaccinations. I understand that I can get them from a place in Dawson Street or another in Grafton Street. Are these the best places to go to get them?

Do I have to get all the injections at the same time or can these be spread over a period of say a month?

Any thoughts/suggestions or tips appreciated.

duffman13 · 04-02-2018 1:49pm

Living Off The Splash wrote: »

I will be travelling to inland China.....countryside.

I will have to get vaccinations. I understand that I can get them from a place in Dawson Street or another in Grafton Street. Are these the best places to go to get them?

Do I have to get all the injections at the same time or can these be spread over a period of say a month?

Any thoughts/suggestions or tips appreciated.

Is that TMB? Best to get them in one bit where possible. It's cheaper as they charge a consultation fee, but if youve to go back for boosters etc it might not be in your control

Noggle · 24-02-2018 5:52pm

Hi,

Heading to New Dehli and on to some Northern venues Rishikesh, Amritsar and Jaipur.In late Oct (their spring).

Was wondering who is best for flights, and should one get vaccinations.

Ta

Vaccinations - which provider to choose?

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