Travelling abroad? It is important consider your health while you are visiting foreign countries to keep your travel plans on track.
Many people are once again enjoying all the wonderful benefits of travelling locally and abroad. No matter what your travel plans are, Collingwood Medical can help prepare you to maximise your fun and minimise health risks while you’re away. We offer all travel vaccines (including Yellow Fever) and tailored advice specific to your itinerary and health needs.
We have doctors experienced in travel medicine who can offer health advice before you travel overseas.
Many travel destinations expose people to unfamiliar environments and diseases not commonly observed at home. These risks are easily managed provided you have up to date pre-departure health information, including recommended immunisations.
Whether you are travelling as a seasoned expert, or for the first-time, our doctors can help make sure you are well prepared to avoid preventable travel health problems.
Make an appointment well ahead of time to factor in any dose intervals prior to your travel – we recommend seeing us at least 6 weeks before you depart.
Below are some common diseases and the available vaccines to prevent them:
Vaccine: Dukoral
Dose intervals: doses for adults and children over the age of 6. Children from 2 to 6 years of age should receive 3 doses. Doses are to be administered 1 week apart.
Vaccine: Fluquadri
Dose intervals: 1 dose per year.
Vaccine: Imojev
Dose intervals: Available for children at least 9 months of age and adults. This is a 1 dose regimen.
Vaccine: Avaxim
Dose intervals: Available for children at least 9 months of age and adults. This is a 1 dose regimen.
Vaccine: Engerix-B
Dose intervals: This is a 3 dose regime with the 2nd dose 1month following the initial dose, and the 3rd dose 6 months from the 1st dose. Accelerated programs are available.
Vaccine: Boostrix-IVP
Dose intervals: Provides vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough) and polio.
Vaccine: Rabipur
Dose intervals: This is a 3 dose regimen, each dose spaced by 4 weeks.
Vaccine: Adacel
Dose intervals: This vaccine covers tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough).
Vaccine: Vivaxim
Dose intervals: Given 14 days before you travel.
Vaccine: Stamaril
Dose intervals: Only required for travel to and from some countries in Africa and South America.
We strongly suggest seeking medical advice for up-to-date information or visit the below resources:
Department of Health – Australian Immunisation Handbook https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/
Department of Health – Immunisation for Travel https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/immunisation/when-to-get-vaccinated/immunisation-for-travel
Smartraveller.gov.au – Vaccinations and Preventative Health https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/before-you-go/health/vaccinations
We look forward to seeing you and discussing your individual needs. Give us a call or book online.
COLLINGWOOD
MEDICAL
Level 6
51 Langridge St
Collingwood VIC 3066
(Enter via Wellington St)
Phone us on 03 9069 5840
Fax us on 03 9069 5842
