Vaccine guidance · BTS Punnawithi, Bangkok
Practical protection for life in Bangkok. Explore your vaccine options, understand the benefits and plan the right next dose with Kauri.
Kauri Health Clinic offers dengue vaccination with Qdenga, annual influenza vaccination, HPV vaccination with Gardasil 4 or Gardasil 9, hepatitis B vaccination and rabies vaccination. Our clinic is on Sukhumvit Road at BTS Punnawithi. We help you review previous doses, choose an appropriate vaccine and plan the course around your health, daily life and travel.
Vaccines teach your immune system to recognise a particular infection before you encounter it. That immune memory can reduce the chance of illness or make serious complications less likely. Vaccination is targeted prevention, not a general “immune boost”: each vaccine protects against the infections and types it was designed for.
The benefit can extend beyond the next illness. HPV vaccination helps prevent infections that can later cause certain cancers, while hepatitis B vaccination helps prevent an infection that can damage the liver over time. Adults may also need missed doses, an updated seasonal vaccine or a new plan when work, travel or health circumstances change.
Start with the infection you want to prevent. Each guide explains symptoms, transmission, vaccine benefits and the full dose considerations in plain language.
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| Vaccine / guide | What it helps prevent | When to consider it | Planning your course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dengue Vaccine (Qdenga) | Dengue carried by infected mosquitoes; protection aims to reduce illness and hospitalisation. | Living in Thailand or discussing repeated mosquito exposure. | Qdenga: 2 doses, 3 months apart. Age and health eligibility are assessed first. Section sources: [5] |
| Influenza Vaccine | Seasonal flu and its complications, including severe illness in higher-risk people. | Annual protection for work, family life and travel. | Usually 1 dose each year for adults. Protection develops over about 2 weeks. Section sources: [6] |
| HPV Vaccine (Gardasil 4 & 9) | New infections with covered HPV types that cause genital warts or HPV-related cancers. | Prevention before exposure, or review of adult vaccination and previous doses. | Gardasil 4 or 9. A common adult course is at months 0, 2 and 6; younger schedules differ. |
| Hepatitis B Vaccine | Hepatitis B infection, which can lead to chronic liver disease and liver cancer. | Uncertain vaccination history or a need to review protection against blood and sexual exposure. | A common adult course is 3 doses at months 0, 1 and 6. Product and previous records matter. Section sources: [10] |
| Rabies Vaccine | Rabies after relevant animal exposure; vaccination has both preventive and post-exposure roles. | Animal contact, selected travel plans, or urgent assessment after a bite or scratch. | A recognised preventive course uses days 0 and 7. After exposure, a different plan may be needed. |
These are planning summaries. Product, age, immune health, previous doses and exposure can change the schedule. Open the individual guide for the details that apply to each vaccine.
Review annual flu protection, your HPV and hepatitis B records, and whether dengue vaccination fits your history and exposure. A preventive review is useful even when you feel healthy; not everyone needs every vaccine on the menu.
Your destination, length of stay, activities and access to medical care matter. Arrange the discussion early, because some courses need more than one visit. Rabies vaccination may be relevant for animal contact or travel where prompt care is difficult. This menu is not a complete travel-vaccine checklist.
Bring dated records from previous clinics, including doses received overseas. The clinician checks the product, your age at the first dose and the intervals before deciding what remains. A late dose does not automatically mean starting the entire course again.
Protection is not immediate, and there is no single timetable for all vaccines. For influenza, allow about 2 weeks for protection to develop. Other vaccines use a series of doses to build or strengthen the response. The schedule above is a starting point for planning—not a replacement for your individual vaccination record.
Some vaccines provide long-lasting protection after a complete course; others need repeat doses. Flu vaccination is annual because circulating viruses and protection change over time. Keep a record of the vaccine name and dates so future decisions are based on what you have actually received.
A clear history helps avoid unnecessary repeat doses and makes the visit more useful. If you cannot find your old records, you can still arrange a review.
Section sources: [2]
Discuss your goals, health and vaccine history. The clinician checks which vaccine and schedule fit your situation.
Ask questions before vaccination, receive the agreed vaccine when appropriate, and stay for the advised observation period.
Keep the vaccine record and aftercare advice. Confirm any remaining doses and dates before your next visit.
Often, yes. Several vaccines can be given together, but the combination and timing depend on the products and your health. Tell the clinician about recent vaccines, including any received elsewhere, so doses can be coordinated appropriately.
Not for every vaccine. The decision depends on the vaccine, your records and the clinical question. Hepatitis B blood tests may help clarify infection or immunity in some people. An HPV test is not routinely required solely to decide whether to vaccinate.
Bring the vaccine name, dose dates and any available documentation. Kauri can review the record and plan the next appropriate step. Product compatibility, minimum intervals and remaining doses need to be checked before a continuation dose is selected.
Tell the team before vaccination. A significant acute illness or high fever may mean postponing a routine dose, while a minor illness does not always prevent vaccination. Recent animal exposure is different: seek urgent assessment rather than delaying rabies care yourself.
A sore arm, temporary tiredness, headache or mild fever may occur, depending on the vaccine. These reactions are usually brief. The team explains product-specific aftercare and when to seek help. Difficulty breathing, facial or throat swelling, or collapse requires emergency care.
It depends on the vaccine. Some vaccines are appropriate during pregnancy, while others are deferred or not used. Tell the clinician if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding before choosing a vaccine. Do not delay assessment after a possible rabies exposure because of pregnancy.
Kauri Health Clinic
Tell us which vaccine you are considering, whether you have received previous doses and any important dates. We can help you plan the next step before your visit.
3063 Sukhumvit Rd, Bang Chak, Phra Khanong, Bangkok 10260 · BTS Punnawithi
Tuesday–Saturday, 9:00–18:00. Closed Sunday and Monday.
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