Travel Health Consultations
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· If you are planning to travel overseas it is advisable to make an appointment with your doctor at least 6 – 8 weeks before you travel.
· At this consultation your doctor will determine what vaccinations if any are required. Every trip and every traveller is different, so you will need a consultation to determine your individual needs.
· For some infectious diseases eg gastroenteritis no vaccines are available, you may wish to discuss this with your doctor.
· Some vaccines require a course over several weeks or sometimes months.
· Travel vaccines can be expensive, depending on what vaccines are required for your destination. The cost of some common vaccines are listed below.
· Please bring your itinerary to the consultation as the doctor will need to know all the countries you are visiting, the duration of your trip and whether you are staying in tourist or rural areas and accommodation.
Common vaccines & approximate prices
| Disease | Price |
| Flu | $21.00 |
| Polio | $45.00 |
| Typhoid & Hepatitis A combination | $115.00 |
| Hepatitis A | $75.00 |
| Hepatitis B | $26.00 |
| Typhoid | $51.00 |
| Rabies | $242.00 |
| Meningitis (travel) | $53.00 |
| Malaria (malarone) | $65.00 |
Be aware, the cost of vaccinations for a short trip to Asia could be in excess of $300 plus the cost of your consultation. If you have private health insurance check with your provider as they may offer a rebate on travel vaccinations.
Some other travel tips:
- Take a medical pack including first aid & an adequate supply of your usual medications for the duration of your trip. Some medications are not available in all destinations.
- Take a letter from your GP listing any medications you are taking with you.
- For further information & to register your trip go to http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/
- Another useful website for travellers is http://www.cdc.gov/travel
Our usual fee structure applies for consultations.
