Maarten Vasbinder lives in Isaan. His profession is general practitioner, a profession that he mainly practiced in Spain. On Thailandblog he answers questions from readers who live in Thailand.
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Dear Martin,
Following your answer to a reader's question about a flu shot, we, aged 77 and 73, are asking if there are any recommended vaccinations for our age group?
Regards,
P.
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Dear P,
Pneumovax 23 is a vaccine that protects against many forms of pneumonia. I can recommend that.
The question is where to get it. According to my data, it can be done here: www.thaitravelclinic.com/cost.html That's not to say they don't have it around the corner. One injection is enough. Repetition is not necessary
There is another vaccine Prevnar 13, also for pneumonia, which is less good and has more side effects. However, this is recommended, among other things, after certain ear operations.
ask your doctor,
Sincerely,
Dr. Maarten