Commonly recommended vaccines
These are general recommendations. Your pharmacist will advise based on your specific itinerary and medical history.
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Health risks in Laos
Laos offers travellers a slower pace of Southeast Asia — from the ancient temples of Luang Prabang to the remote mountains of the north. The country's limited healthcare infrastructure makes pre-travel vaccination especially important; specialist medical care outside Vientiane is difficult to access. Hepatitis A, typhoid, rabies and Japanese encephalitis cover are recommended for most visitors, and malaria risk exists in rural areas. Medway Pharmacy Travel Clinic in Gillingham, Kent is open seven days a week until 10pm, offering same-day travel health consultations and vaccinations with no GP referral needed.
- Food and water-borne illness: hepatitis A and typhoid are endemic; safe water access outside larger towns is unreliable — bottled water is essential.
- Mosquito-borne diseases: dengue fever is present throughout Laos; chikungunya is also a risk — use DEET repellent throughout the day.
- Japanese encephalitis: risk present countrywide, particularly in agricultural and rural areas near rice paddies and wetlands.
- Rabies: present in domestic and wild animals across Laos; access to post-exposure treatment in rural areas is very limited — pre-exposure vaccination strongly advised.
- Malaria: risk in some rural and forested areas, particularly in the north and border regions — discuss your itinerary with a travel health professional.
Our pharmacists at Medway Pharmacy, 465 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent ME7 5LJ provide personalised travel health advice for Laos and all destinations. We serve Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, Strood, Rainham, and the wider Kent area. Open 7 days a week, 7:30am–10pm — same-day appointments available, no GP referral needed.
Frequently asked questions about travel to Laos
Where can I get Laos travel vaccinations in Kent?
Medway Pharmacy Travel Clinic at 465 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent ME7 5LJ provides Laos travel vaccinations with same-day appointments available seven days a week until 10pm. No GP referral is needed. We see patients from Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, Strood and across Kent.
How much do travel vaccinations for Laos cost?
Laos travel vaccinations start from £55 per vaccine at Medway Pharmacy in Gillingham, open until 10pm. Hepatitis A and typhoid are each £55, rabies pre-exposure vaccination is £85 per dose, and Japanese encephalitis is £95 per dose. Book a same-day appointment — no GP referral required.
How quickly can I get vaccinated for Laos?
Medway Pharmacy Travel Clinic offers same-day appointments with no waiting list and no GP referral needed. Open 7:30am to 10pm seven days a week — nearly 100 hours per week — it is the most accessible travel clinic in Kent. Even last-minute travellers can be seen and vaccinated the same day.
Do I need a rabies vaccine for Laos?
Rabies pre-exposure vaccination is strongly recommended for travel to Laos. The country has limited access to post-exposure rabies immunoglobulin outside Vientiane, making pre-vaccination essential for anyone visiting rural areas, trekking, cycling or staying for more than a month. Book at Medway Pharmacy in Gillingham — from £85 per dose.
Is Japanese encephalitis a risk in Laos?
Japanese encephalitis is present throughout Laos, with highest risk in rural and agricultural areas. Vaccination is recommended for those spending a month or more in-country, those travelling to rural areas, or those with itineraries that include farming communities or wetland areas. Our travel health advisors at Medway Pharmacy will assess your risk during your appointment.
Is there a malaria risk in Laos?
There is a risk of malaria in some rural and forested areas of Laos, particularly in northern and border provinces. Vientiane and Luang Prabang town centres carry a much lower risk. If your itinerary includes rural or trekking regions, discuss malaria prevention tablets with our travel health team at Medway Pharmacy Gillingham. Appointments available same-day, 7 days a week.
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