Travel Medicine

Travel Consultations

Travelling can be safe and enjoyable if you take time to plan ahead. You should make an appointment and discuss your travel plans with our doctors.

It is important to see us 4-6 weeks prior to departure as the vaccinations may take several weeks to be effective and some require multiple doses.

At your appointment, we provide a comprehensive travel medical consultation and provide you information covering:

• A travel health plan with prescriptions for required vaccinations
• Preventive medications for specific destinations
• Counselling to reduce your risk of illness (jet lag, DVT)
• Simple food and water precautions and high risk activities.
• Resources in case of emergency.

Pre-Existing Medical Problems

More people want to travel in their later years and may have pre-existing medical conditions that require special consideration particularly with regard to the safety of vaccines and their own medical history.

Travel consultation also assists in workplace wellness, preventive, and executive healthcare programs to reduce healthcare costs.

Travel Medicine Appointments

Most travellers will require a Standard Travel Appointment.

The doctor may need to order blood tests or review past immunisation records in order to recommend the most appropriate vaccination schedule.

Please bring all, and any past vaccination records that you have had. Knowing exactly what vaccinations you have had in the past can prevent unnecessary re-vaccinations.

Travel consultations vary in complexity and so does the time required for consultation, so when making an appointment it is best to mention that it is for Travel Health.