Immunisation for Travel

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 January 2009

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Title:   Travel health tips
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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. Update your vaccinations and ask about other immunisations. Organise travel insurance, including cover if you need to be evacuated to a suitable hospital.
Date:   Oct 2009

Title:   Travel health - yellow fever vaccine
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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. Avoiding mosquito bites is also recommended to reduce the risk of catching yellow fever or other mosquito-borne diseases.
Date:   Oct 2009

Title:   Hepatitis a: information for travellers - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Hepatitis A, a viral infection, is a common cause of liver inflammation worldwide. Find out about the symptoms, treatment and preventing this disease.
Date:   Oct 2009

Title:   Yellow fever - general fact sheet
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   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.
Date:   Jul 2009

Title:   Travel vaccinations
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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. The National Health and Medical Research Council recommends all travellers be vaccinated against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), varicella (chicken pox), measles, mumps, rubella and polio.
Date:   Mar 2009

Title:   Immunisation
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Immunisation is one of those health areas that teenagers might like to forget about. There are some immunisations that are recommended for all teenagers.
Date:   Mar 2009

Title:   Rabies - general fact sheet
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Rabies is an ancient viral disease which exists in a carrier state in certain wild animal populations. This fact sheet covers general information for the general public.
Date:   Feb 2009

Title:   Immunisation
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   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.
Date:   Feb 2009

Title:   Pregnancy and travel
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Travelling while pregnant is safest during the second trimester, provided a pregnant woman isn't experiencing any complications. If you are pregnant and want to travel, consult with your doctor. Most vaccines (immunisations) are not recommended for pregnant women, so consult your doctor. Some antimalarial drugs are harmful to the foetus. Airlines have different policies on when a pregnant woman can fly.
Date:   Nov 2008

Title:   TravelTurtle
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   TravelTurtle provides you with a free personalised travel health advice report covering vaccinations, malaria, yellow fever, jet lag & other travel hazards

Title:   Introduction of the international certificate of vaccination or prophylaxis - information for yellow fever vaccination centres
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This page provides information on the new yellow fever vaccination certificates to be used by vaccination centres.
Date:   Dec 2007

Title:   Rabies: information for travellers - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Rabies is a viral disease spread by bites from infected animals.
Date:   May 2007

Title:   Japanese encephalitis - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   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.
Date:   Mar 2007

Title:   Yellow fever - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Yellow fever is a vaccine-preventable illness of varying severity caused by an infection with a virus spread by certain mosquitoes.
Date:   Mar 2007

Title:   Travel vaccinations - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Travel immunisations are an important part of pre-trip planning to certain destinations and it pays to leave sufficient time to complete vaccination courses.
Date:   Aug 2006

Title:   Asthma and travelling - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   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!
Date:   Aug 2006

Title:   Travellers with special needs - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   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.
Date:   Oct 2004

Title:   HIV infection and travel precautions - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   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.
Date:   Oct 2004

Title:   Meningococcal disease: information for travellers - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Meningococcal meningitis is an acute bacterial infection (also called bacterial meningitis) of the lining of the brain or spinal cord.
Date:   Oct 2003

Title:   Travelling to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Visitors to the Hajj may be at extra risk of some infections, because of the crowded conditions at ceremonies, accommodation sites and on public transport, which can be a risk for some illnesses including meningococcal disease. Some precautions will help to make your journey safer and more enjoyable.
Date:   Jan 2003
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