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 2012

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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:   Aug 2011
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:   Apr 2011
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:   Apr 2011
Title:   Travellers with special needs - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Some travellers, such as people with chronic illnesses, including diabetes and HIV infection, older people, pregnant women and people with disabilities, may need to take special precautions to ensure a happy and healthy holiday.
Date:   Dec 2010
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:   Jan 2012
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:   Jan 2012
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:   Sep 2010
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:   Jan 2012
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:   Jan 2012
Title:   HIV infection: precautions for HIV-infected travellers - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   People with HIV infection are at higher risk of many diseases while travelling and may also be unable to receive common vaccinations and preventive medicines.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Asthma and travelling - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   If you have asthma, find out how best to prepare for a holiday and manage your asthma while away.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Travel vaccinations - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Travel immunisations are important in pre-trip planning to certain countries. Vaccinations that travellers may need include tetanus and diphtheria, hepatitis A and B, and typhoid vaccinations.
Date:   Nov 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:   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:   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:   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
Title:   Travel health vaccinations - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Vaccination can protect travellers against diseases such as hepatitis and yellow fever.
Date:   May 2002

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