Before travel, consult your health professional to discuss:
- Itinerary
- Duration of Travel
- Style of Travel
- Past Medical History
- Vaccination Requirements
- Pregnancy
- Allergies
- Medications
- Pre-Existing Conditions
- Disease Prevention
Tips for long distance travellers
- Do frequent leg exercise and take deep breaths regularly while seated
- Drink plenty of non-alcoholic beverages to prevent dehydration
The three R's of Travel Vaccination
Routine Vaccinations (childhood or adult vaccinations)
- Tetanus
- Polio
- MMR
- Influenza
- Pneumococcal
- Varicella
Required Vaccinations
For instance when crossing international borders certain vaccinations are required
- Yellow Fever
- Cholera
- Meningococcal
Recommended Vaccinations
There are some vaccinations recommended when travelling overseas specific to your destination. These may include:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Poliomyelitis
- Rabies
- Cholera
Please see your doctor to identify your specific needs. For the latest travel advisory notices, please visit: www.smartraveller.gov.au
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