Laos

Laos is a Southeast Asian country traversed by the Mekong River and known for mountainous terrain, French colonial architecture, hill tribe settlements and Buddhist monasteries. Vientiane, the capital is the site of the That Luang monument, where a reliquary reportedly houses the Buddha’s breastbone, plus the Patuxai war memorial and Talat Sao (Morning Market), a complex jammed with food, clothes and craft stalls.

• Recommended Travel Vaccinations For Laos

  VACCINE

  HOW DISEASE SPREADS

  PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

  • VACCINE

    Hepatitis A

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    You can get Hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Laos,regardless of where you are eating or staying

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated.
    •Eat and Drink safely

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  • VACCINE

    Typhoid

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    You can get Typhoid through contaminated food or water in Laos. Specially if you are traveling in rural ares

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated.
    •Eat and Drink safely

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  • VACCINE

    Hepatitis B

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    You can get hepatitis B through sexual contact, contaminated needles, and blood product and recommends this vaccine if you might have sex with a new partner, get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated.
    •Avoid sharing body fluids.
    •Avoid non sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

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  • VACCINE

    Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a disease spread through mosquito bites. Symptoms usually take 5-15 days to develop and include fever, headache, vomiting, confusion, and difficulty moving.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated.
    •Prevent bug bites

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  • VACCINE

    Maleria

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease that effects humans and other animals.Malaria causes symptoms that typically include fever, tiredness, vomiting, and headaches.In severe cases it can cause yellow skin, seizures, coma, or death. You may need to take prescription medicine before, during, and after our trip to prevent malaria, depending on your travelplans, such as where you are going, when you are traveling, and if you arespending a lot of time outdoors or sleeping outside.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Take antimalarial meds.
    •Prevent bug bites

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  • VACCINE

    Rabies

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    You can get Rabies from the Saliva of the infected animals

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated.
    •Keep away from animals

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  • VACCINE

    Yellow Fever

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Yellow Fever is a mosquito-borne infectious disease and can get yellow fever through Mosquito

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated.
    •Prevent bug bites

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• Routine Vaccinations For Laos

  VACCINE

  HOW DISEASE SPREADS

  PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

  • VACCINE

    Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccination (MMR)

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Measles, mumps, and rubella are viral diseases.Measles starts as a fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), and a red, pinpoint rash that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.The mumps virus usually causes swelling in glands just below the ears, giving the appearance of chipmunk cheeks.Rubella is also known as German measles. It can cause a mild rash on the face, swelling of glands behind the ears, and in some cases, swelling of the small joints and low-grade fever.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated.
    •Avoid sharing contacts with infected people.
    wash your hands using soap.
    •Avoid infected person coughs, sneezes or even talks

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  • VACCINE

    Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccination"

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Tetanus enters the body through breaks in the skin. This is most often cuts or wounds made by contaminated objects.Tetanus enters the body through a wound or cut. It affects the brain and nervous system and causes extremely painful muscle spasms.Diphtheria is a very contagious infection that makes it difficult to breathe. In severe cases, it can cause heart and nerve damage.Pertussis, or whooping cough, is an extremely contagious respiratory infection that can lead to severe breathing problems, especially in infants

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated

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  • VACCINE

    Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccination

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Chickenpox is a highly contagious infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It causes a blister-like rash across the body.Chickenpox can spread from someone with shingles to other who has never had the disease. This happens if a person touches or inhales droplets of the shingles blisters.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated .
    •Avoid sharing contacts with infected people

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  • VACCINE

    Polio Vaccination

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Polio (poliomyelitis) is a potentially deadly, life-altering disease. The virus enters the body and attacks the brain and spinal cord, often causing paralysis"

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated .
    •Avoid sharing contacts with infected people.
    •Avoid contaminated food or water, though sneezes or coughs can transmit the virus

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  • VACCINE

    Flu Shot

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    The flu vaccine is the most effective way to prevent illness caused by seasonal influenza viruses. The flu vaccine reduces a person's risk of developing flu-related illness

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated

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by ptadmin | Jan 13, 2020 | Destinations, Top Destinations | 0 comments