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Immunisation is an important issue to consider when travelling to some areas.
Follow the links below to find a range of information about travel immunisation.
Reviewed October 2007
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Immunisation
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Immunisation is one of those health areas that teenagers might like to forget about. There are some immunisations that are recommended for all teenagers.
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Apr 2008
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Immunisation
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Immunisation can be neglected by adolescents and young people. Maybe you thought it was all over and done with by the time you hit the teenage years.
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Apr 2008
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Yellow fever - general fact sheet
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Yellow fever is a viral disease of short duration and varying severity that is transmitted primarily by various mosquito species. This fact sheet covers: background; occurrence; vaccination requirement for travel; treatment; avoidance; quarantine measures; yellow fever vaccination certificate.
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Mar 2008
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Travel vaccinations
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Better Health Channel
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Australians travelling overseas, especially to developing countries, need to be vaccinated against a range of diseases. Illnesses may be caused by contaminated food or water, poor personal hygiene or infected insects.
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Feb 2008
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Travel health - yellow fever vaccine
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Better Health Channel
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Yellow fever is a serious viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes in parts of Africa and South America. Vaccination is a legal requirement for people travelling through infected areas.
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Sep 2007
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Travel health tips
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Better Health Channel
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People who travel overseas may suffer from a travel-related illness. While most travel-related illness is minor, all travellers should be aware of relevant health issues.
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Sep 2007
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Travel vaccinations - Q & A
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Better Health Channel
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A range of questions on travel vaccinations. Our experts provide the answers.
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Jun 2007
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Japanese encephalitis
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myDr
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Japanese encephalitis is a viral disease that is spread by a particular type of mosquito. The virus can cause inflammation of your brain (encephalitis) and the membranes that cover it.
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Mar 2007
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Yellow fever
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myDr
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Yellow fever is a vaccine-preventable illness of varying severity caused by an infection with a virus spread by certain mosquitoes.
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Mar 2007
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Travel health - Q & A
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Better Health Channel
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A range of questions on travel health. Our experts provide the answers.
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Feb 2007
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Pregnancy and travel
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Better Health Channel
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The safest time for a pregnant woman to travel is during her second trimester, provided she isn't experiencing any complications. If you are pregnant and want to travel, consult with your doctor, especially if your pregnancy is high-risk.
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Nov 2006
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Travel vaccinations
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myDr
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Travel immunisations are an important part of pre-trip planning to certain destinations and it pays to leave sufficient time to complete vaccination courses.
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Aug 2006
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Asthma and travelling
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myDr
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Don't be put off the idea of travelling just because you have asthma. There are a few easy precautions that you can take before you leave, and some things to keep in mind to make sure you have a healthy holiday!
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Aug 2006
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Rabies
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Rabies is an ancient viral disease which exists in a carrier state in certain wild animal populations. This fact sheet covers: background; occurrence; vaccination requirements for travel; treatment; avoidance; quarantine measures.
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Oct 2005
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Travellers with special needs
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myDr
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Some travellers - such as the elderly, people with diabetes and HIV positive people - may need to take special precautions to ensure a happy and healthy holiday.
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Oct 2004
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HIV infection and travel precautions
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myDr
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Travelling overseas can expose you to many diseases that you are not exposed to at home. Preventing exposure to these diseases is especially important for people with HIV infection.
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Oct 2004
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