Living in Vientiane for a family

John_P

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Member since 05 June 2023

John_P

05 June 2023 13:04:52

John_P

05 June 2023 13:04:52

Hello everyone!

My name is John and I'm new to the forum. I just joined because my wife got a job offer from a school in Vientiane and we have many doubts about the city. We have two children (5 and 2 and a half years old) who are our main worry. Our concern:

Dust: our boy has allergies and is sensitive to dust.

Mosquitoes: he also is very sensitive to mosquito bites. I've read that in Lao there are different illnesses related to the mosquito bites like dengue, malaria, etc.

Health: I've read the hospitals are not good in Vientiane, and people even cross the border to get treated in Thailand.

I would like to know if some of you are living or have been living recently in Vientiane with little children, and what type of problems you have faced during your stay.

Many thanks!!

stumpy

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Member since 27 November 2009

Gold Coast

stumpy

05 June 2023 23:30:01

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stumpy

05 June 2023 23:30:01

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Gold Coast

There are private hospitals in Vientiane. One being Allianz which has good doctors and facilities. There are others too so find one which speaks English.

I suggest you Google private hospitals Vientiane for information. There is a list on the forum too.

The dust may be a problem as is mosquitoes.

Your accommodation should have screens on windows and doors and make sure there is no standing water around where the mosquitoes can breed.

Wear long sleeve shirts, trousers, especially around dusk as this is when mosquitoes come out.

There are lotions or sprays you can use too. Also electric zappers and coils which you light and the smoke discourages the mossies.

You should register with a hospital or doctor too.

Please feel free to post any questions here.

What school is you wife going to teach at?

The school may be of assistance with information too.