Travel Health and Safety

Follow the links below to information on travel health and safety.

For more specific information on topics such as transport-related injuries, immunisation for travel, and deep vein thrombosis, follow the links to the related topic pages below.

Reviewed January 2008

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Altitude Sickness
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Links to information about altitude sickness.

Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
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Links to information about Avian Influenza or Bird Flu.

Deep Vein Thrombosis
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Links to information on deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is sometimes referred to as "economy class syndrome".

Drink Driving
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Links to information about drink driving.

Immunisation for Travel
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Links to information about immunisations required when travelling.

Infectious Diseases
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Links to information on infectious or communicable diseases, including viruses, parasitic, fungal and bacterial infections.

Jet Lag
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Links to information about jet lag and how to manage it.

Transport-Related Injury
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Links to information on injuries caused by transport or traffic accidents.

Travel with Children
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Links to information and tips about travelling with children.

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Title:	Media release. Grey Nomads urged to be food-smart
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Jan McLucas, has urged Grey Nomads to be food-smart when they hit the highways this year.
Date:	Apr 2008

Title:	Information for importers/exporters of therapeutic products
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	Links to information on importing or exporting medicines or medical devices into or out of Australia.
Date:	Dec 2007

Title:	Dementia and travelling
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Travelling with a person who has dementia can present a number of hazards and challenges. With care and planning, it is possible. It will help if the carer is aware of some of the warning signs that may indicate travel is inappropriate.
Date:	Nov 2007

Title:	Travelling overseas
Publisher:	Medicare Australia
Description:	This page provides advice for travellers regarding health care and entitlements while overseas. This includes details of Reciprocal Health Care Agreements (RHCA) Australia holds with other countries.
Date:	Nov 2007

Title:	Cholera
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Cholera is a diarrhoeal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
Date:	Oct 2007

Title:	Overseas visitors health cover
Publisher:	Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	Overview on overseas visitors health cover with links to additional information.
Date:	Sep 2007

Title:	Safety
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	The vast majority of people who are hurt by others are hurt by people they know. Although only a few people are hurt by strangers, it is still important to take sensible precautions, and avoid putting yourself in high-risk situations.
Date:	Aug 2007

Title:	Pregnancy - risks
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	During your pregnancy it is very important to avoid some things that can harm your developing baby.
Date:	Aug 2007

Title:	Personal hygiene
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Good personal hygiene is one of the most effective ways to protect ourselves, and others, from illness. This means washing your hands, especially, but also your body.
Date:	Jun 2007

Title:	Scholarships
Publisher:	National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Description:	This section of the site contains information about the sub funding types available under the NHMRC Scholarships funding type.
Date:	May 2007

Title:	Training (Postdoctoral) Fellowships
Publisher:	National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Description:	This section of the site contains information about the sub funding types available under the NHMRC Training (Postdoctoral) Fellowships funding type.
Date:	May 2007

Title:	Travelling with Chronic Conditions
Publisher:	HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:	Links to information about travelling for people with chronic conditions.
Date:	Apr 2007

Title:	Asthma and travel
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	As long as your day-to-day asthma is well controlled, you can travel interstate or overseas without worrying. A little forward planning is all you need to help manage your asthma for the duration of the trip.
Date:	Feb 2007

Title:	Health advice for members of Australian medical assistance teams going to the Asia-Pacific area
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	This document provides health advice about personal health protection to persons planning to travel to disaster-affected areas in the Asia-Pacific area as a member of an Australian government health team.
Date:	Feb 2007

Title:	Health advice for members of Australian medical assistance teams returning from the Asia-Pacific area
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	The purpose of this document is to provide health advice to persons who are returning from disaster-affected areas in the Asia-Pacific area as a member of an Australian government health team.
Date:	Feb 2007

Title:	Breastfeeding and Travel
Publisher:	HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:	Links to information about breastfeeding while travelling.
Date:	Jan 2007

Title:	Travel tips for seniors
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	All travellers should plan carefully to ensure their health and safety while away. However, older people have a few extra concerns, such as ensuring that pre-existing medical conditions are well managed.
Date:	Sep 2006

Title:	Travel safety tips
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Tourists make easy targets for thieves because they stand out in a crowd, carry money and valuables, and are unused to their surroundings. You can reduce your risk of being robbed by taking a few simple precautions.
Date:	Sep 2006

Title:	Travelling with medicines (Comments for consumers)
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	People on medical treatment need to carry their medicines with them when they travel. It is particularly important that they plan ahead when going overseas.
Date:	Jun 2006

Title:	Travelling with medicines
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	The overseas traveller needs to plan ahead to ensure medicines are available and used properly. This planning needs to take account of relevant legal, customs and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme restrictions.
Date:	Jun 2006

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