Before travel, consult your health professional to discuss:
- Itinerary
- Duration of travel
- Style of travel
- Past medical history
- Vaccination requirements
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- Pregnancy
- Allergies
- Medications
- Pre-existing Conditions
- Disease prevention
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Tips for long distance travellers
- Do frequent leg exercise and take deep breaths regularly while seated.
- Drink plenty of non-alcoholic beverages to prevent dehydration.
The Three R's of travel vaccination
Routine Vaccinations (childhood or adult vaccinations)
- Tetanus/diphtheria
- Polio
- MMR
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- Meningococcal
- Pneumococcal
- Varicella
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Required Vaccinations
For instance when crossing international borders certain vaccinations are required.
- Yellow Fever
- Cholera
- Meningococcal
Recommended Vaccinations
There are some vaccinations recommended when travelling overseas specific to your destination. These may include:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Japanese Encephalitis
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- Poliomyelitis
- Rabies
- Cholera
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Please see your doctor to identify your specific needs.