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Category: Vaccinations

Jan 22
Recommended Vaccinations for Babies Born in Thailand

Most countries in the developed world tend to recommend the same kind of vaccines for babies and children. However, the immunization schedules may vary from country to country.  For example, […]

Aug 31
Staying Healthy in Thailand’s Rainy Season

It can be difficult to protect your own health and your children’s health at any time of year but the challenge becomes even more daunting during the Thai rainy season. […]

Sep 12
As Temperatures Drop, Health Risks for Children Rise

Each new season brings with it new and different activities for children to enjoy. At the same time, however, the seasons can also bring with them some undesirable byproducts in […]

Nov 03
The New HPV Vaccine: More Power Against Cancer

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women and almost all cases (99%) are linked to infection with human papillomaviruses (HPV). That’s why every January has been selected […]

Mar 25
Protect Your Little One from Rotavirus with a Vaccination

Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus. Infants and young children who contract the virus can experience severe diarrhea and vomiting that can lead to dehydration, where severe cases require hospitalization for […]

Nov 20
As Temperatures Drop, Health Risks For Children Rise

Each new season brings with it new and different activities for children to enjoy. At the same time, however, the seasons can also bring with them some undesirable byproducts in […]

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Feb 11
Q & A: Rabies Prevention and the Rabies Vaccine

Rabies is a serious, potentially fatal disease affecting mammals that is much more common in animals than people. In Thailand, the main carriers of rabies are dogs, cows and cats. […]

Nov 05
Tackling Inequality Could Save Millions of Children

In Thailand, children’s risk of dying before age 5 varies more than four-fold  The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) of the School of Medicine at University of Washington, […]

Sep 21
An Ounce of Prevention, a Pound of Cure: Vaccinations Save Lives

From newborns to the elderly, everyone should stay up-to-date on their vaccinations. Early on, babies should maintain a rigorous vaccination schedule to ensure the greatest level of protection possible. Preventable […]

Jul 09
5 Important Facts About HPV and the HPV Vaccine

The introduction of the HPV vaccine 13 years ago marked a significant advance in the prevention of cervical cancer and other cancers linked to the human papillomavirus. When it was […]

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