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If you intend to travel overseas, you might need immunisations to protect yourself against diseases like chicken pox, cholera, polio, malaria, yellow fever and typhoid.
Some countries require proof of vaccination against certain diseases before they will allow you entry. The requirements change according to the status of outbreaks.
Not all overseas travel requires vaccinations, but if you travel to high risk destinations like Africa, India, Central and South America and parts of Asia, it's recommended to talk to your doctor well in advance of your trip. Especially if you are planning to travel to rural areas, go backpacking, hitchhiking or tramping, it's advisable to check with your doctor about the necessary travel vaccinations.
Dee Street Medical Centre has access to a comprehensive medical travel site which is updated regularly with information about epidemic and vaccine requirements for all countries. We encourage our patients to purchase a travel report as a guideline to which vaccinations are recommended.
Please phone for your travel report as soon as you know your travel plans. Some vaccines require a course of several injections for full immunity and even single vaccines need to be given at least a fortnight before travel.
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