Travel Clinics
Where to get travel vaccinations
Getting sick overseas is a sure way to ruin your trip. It impacts your health and may impact your safety and finances. Medical assistance overseas can be expensive. Anyone can catch an infectious disease, even if you’re usually fit and healthy. Your personal situation can also affect your health risks overseas. See your doctor to find out what is right for you.
Common vaccinations for travel
It’s important to know that not all doctors or medical centres provide travel vaccines, and some may not have them in stock, so you may need to call ahead to ensure vaccines are in supply. Make sure you book with one of our specialist Travel Health Doctors.
Diseases that the Department of Health suggests travellers can vaccinate against include:
- hepatitis A and hepatitis B
- cholera
- chickenpox (varicella)
- COVID-19
- typhoid
- yellow fever
- tuberculosis (TB)
- Japanese encephalitis
- meningococcal disease
- measles
- influenza (flu)
- tetanus
- rabies
For more information about each of these vaccines, you might like to visit the Smart Traveller website here.
Which vaccines do you need?
Health risks can vary between destinations. When you know the risks, you know what vaccinations and preventative health measures you can take.
Travel Health Doctors can provide you with professional advice depending on where you are travelling. You may need to meet specific health requirements to enter and exit your destination. For example, some countries require proof of your Yellow Fever vaccination. You may need proof of certain vaccinations to enter and exit some countries. Some airlines and cruise lines require evidence before you board.
When should you book your travel vaccination appointment?
Remember that vaccine supply and available appointments at our medical centres may vary. It’s important to book well ahead to ensure that the clinic has your required vaccine in stock and to allow your body time to build up immunities against the virus. It’s wise to talk to a GP about your travel plans a couple of months before you go overseas, if possible.
What’s the cost of travel vaccinations?
Travel vaccine costs can vary depending on factors such as the healthcare provider’s fees, Medicare rebates and which vaccine you need. Additionally, some travel vaccines may require multiple doses for full protection, affecting the overall cost. For specific vaccine cost information, ask your GP at your initial travel health appointment. Some private health funds cover this, too, so it might be worth checking with your insurer.
It’s also a good idea to spend some time researching the countries you’re travelling to so that you are informed and prepared about any local health issues, laws and customs. A very helpful website is smartraveller.gov.au.
Doctors Offering Travel Clinics
