Vaccinations? Penang or Langkawi?
Oct 18th 2012, 4:42 pm
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Vaccinations? Penang or Langkawi?
Hi
Considering whether to go to Malaysia on hols. Was planning on few days in KL and then a bit of a beach holiday. Any suggestions?
I have 3 kids aged 6, 4 and 1. I'm reading conflicting info on vaccinations and what is needed. Be greatly appreciated if anyone could advise what is required.
Many thanks
Considering whether to go to Malaysia on hols. Was planning on few days in KL and then a bit of a beach holiday. Any suggestions?
I have 3 kids aged 6, 4 and 1. I'm reading conflicting info on vaccinations and what is needed. Be greatly appreciated if anyone could advise what is required.
Many thanks
Oct 19th 2012, 3:47 am
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Re: Vaccinations? Penang or Langkawi?
Hi,
If I were just coming for a short trip I wouldn't worry about vaccinations for the kids but if you really want to go there, Hep A for 2 years plus.
Where to go for your beach holiday depends on what time of year you'll be coming. The East and West coasts of peninsula Malaysia have rainy seasons at different times of the year, so bear this in mind.
If it were strictly a beach holiday you had in mind; out of Penang and Langkawi, I would choose Langkawi but Penang will give you other cultural options that Langkawi is lacking in. Also take a look at Pangkor Island for the West Coast of Malaysia.
The East coast of the Peninsula offers arguably better beaches but fewer luxe options; look at Tioman, Perhentian and Redang. A newcomer is Batu Batu.
And finally, don't forget Eastern Malaysia (Borneo). Kota Kinabalu is a lovely beach destination and I highly recommend the Shangri La resorts over there.
Good luck with your planning.
ajw
If I were just coming for a short trip I wouldn't worry about vaccinations for the kids but if you really want to go there, Hep A for 2 years plus.
Where to go for your beach holiday depends on what time of year you'll be coming. The East and West coasts of peninsula Malaysia have rainy seasons at different times of the year, so bear this in mind.
If it were strictly a beach holiday you had in mind; out of Penang and Langkawi, I would choose Langkawi but Penang will give you other cultural options that Langkawi is lacking in. Also take a look at Pangkor Island for the West Coast of Malaysia.
The East coast of the Peninsula offers arguably better beaches but fewer luxe options; look at Tioman, Perhentian and Redang. A newcomer is Batu Batu.
And finally, don't forget Eastern Malaysia (Borneo). Kota Kinabalu is a lovely beach destination and I highly recommend the Shangri La resorts over there.
Good luck with your planning.
ajw
Oct 20th 2012, 1:15 am
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Re: Vaccinations? Penang or Langkawi?
Hi,
If I were just coming for a short trip I wouldn't worry about vaccinations for the kids but if you really want to go there, Hep A for 2 years plus.
Where to go for your beach holiday depends on what time of year you'll be coming. The East and West coasts of peninsula Malaysia have rainy seasons at different times of the year, so bear this in mind.
If it were strictly a beach holiday you had in mind; out of Penang and Langkawi, I would choose Langkawi but Penang will give you other cultural options that Langkawi is lacking in. Also take a look at Pangkor Island for the West Coast of Malaysia.
The East coast of the Peninsula offers arguably better beaches but fewer luxe options; look at Tioman, Perhentian and Redang. A newcomer is Batu Batu.
And finally, don't forget Eastern Malaysia (Borneo). Kota Kinabalu is a lovely beach destination and I highly recommend the Shangri La resorts over there.
Good luck with your planning.
ajw
If I were just coming for a short trip I wouldn't worry about vaccinations for the kids but if you really want to go there, Hep A for 2 years plus.
Where to go for your beach holiday depends on what time of year you'll be coming. The East and West coasts of peninsula Malaysia have rainy seasons at different times of the year, so bear this in mind.
If it were strictly a beach holiday you had in mind; out of Penang and Langkawi, I would choose Langkawi but Penang will give you other cultural options that Langkawi is lacking in. Also take a look at Pangkor Island for the West Coast of Malaysia.
The East coast of the Peninsula offers arguably better beaches but fewer luxe options; look at Tioman, Perhentian and Redang. A newcomer is Batu Batu.
And finally, don't forget Eastern Malaysia (Borneo). Kota Kinabalu is a lovely beach destination and I highly recommend the Shangri La resorts over there.
Good luck with your planning.
ajw
Wasn't aware Hep A could be given for kids aged 2+. Have to postpone this holiday for a while then as my youngest is 1.
Many thanks
Oct 20th 2012, 3:28 am
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Re: Vaccinations? Penang or Langkawi?
We moved here from Melbourne when my youngest was 5 months so the vaccination wasnt an option for us, we had to wait another 18 months to get it - no issues at all. Everyone else here living here with under two's in the same boat, but obviously its your call as a parent to weigh up the risks etc.
Cheers
Ajw
Cheers
Ajw
Oct 23rd 2012, 3:25 pm
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Re: Vaccinations? Penang or Langkawi?
Get some mosquito patches or sprays when you get to malaysia. The only thing I hate in penang is the annoying mosquito's. I guess they'll disappear when the island gets more developed like singapore but at the moment, they're a pain in my back side!
Oct 24th 2012, 1:23 am
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Re: Vaccinations? Penang or Langkawi?
Unfortunately we have tons of mosquito's also in KL, even in the highly developed areas. In fact it seems to be the continuing development (building sites etc) which seems to provide the ideal breeding environment! 
Oct 24th 2012, 5:55 am
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Re: Vaccinations? Penang or Langkawi?
I went down to Singapore for a few days a couple of weeks ago and got bitten to pieces by mozzies. So there's plenty there for sure. There used to be a fair bit of dengue fever going around in Singapore too. They tend to keep a bit quiet about that.
