If you’re travelling overseas for work or a holiday, it’s a good idea to find out about travel vaccinations. The Australian Government provides an updated summary of required vaccinations and health alerts on its smartraveller.gov.au website.
Travel vaccines offer an effective way of building your immunity against infectious diseases. They can provide protection from food and waterborne illnesses, mosquito-borne diseases, insect or animal bites, and diseases spread by close contact with infected persons.
Travel vaccines are recommended particularly before travelling to countries with a high risk of certain diseases. Some countries have strict entry requirements and proof of vaccination may be required for entry, such as Yellow Fever. Getting vaccinated will provide you with a peace of mind so you can enjoy your trip without having to worry about contracting preventable diseases.
At Hunters Hill Medical Practice, we have a large range of travel vaccines in stock. These include:
Your doctor can advise you of any other vaccinations that you may require depending on your travel destination and medical history. Other diseases that the Australian Government recommends travelers to vaccinate against include Japanese encephalitis, rabies, tuberculosis (TB), influenza (flu), and COVID-19.
Some vaccinations involve more than one dose to be fully effective, while others can provide partial protection after just one dose. If you have been vaccinated before, your immunity to some diseases may have reduced with time and you may require a booster for subsequent trips.
Travel is also an important to time to check whether you and your family are up to date with your routine vaccinations and boosters.
Doctors at Hunters Hill Medical Practice have been accredited by NSW health to provide Yellow Fever vaccination. The Yellow Fever vaccine is in stock and can be given on the day of consultation if appropriate. You will then be given a stamped official vaccination certificate for your travels. Find out more information about the Yellow Fever vaccine or speak to your doctor.
It’s a good idea to make an appointment with your doctor at least four weeks, preferably six weeks before you travel. This will allow enough time for your doctor to create an appropriate vaccine schedule for you.
At Hunters Hill Medical Practice, we offer comprehensive travel medicine services to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable trip overseas. Your doctor and nursing staff can provide you and your family with the following services:
