Travel Health Advice

The Importance of Personalised Travel Health Advice

Staying healthy while travelling is essential to enjoying your trip to the fullest. At the International Travel Vaccination Centre, we provide expert travel health advice tailored to your specific travel plans. Our experienced travel doctors offer guidance on preventing common travel-related illnesses, ensuring you’re well-prepared for your journey. Whether you’re travelling for leisure or business, our personalised advice helps safeguard your health, so you can focus on making the most of your time abroad.

 

Essential Vaccinations for Your Travel Destination

Different destinations carry unique health risks, and at the International Travel Vaccination Centre, our expert travel doctors offer tailored vaccination recommendations to align with your specific travel plans. We cover a comprehensive range of immunisations against tropical diseases such as yellow fever and malaria, as well as vaccinations for typhoid, hepatitis A and B, Japanese encephalitis, and rabies, depending on the regions you will visit. Whether you’re exploring the dense rainforests of the Amazon, the bustling streets of Southeast Asia, or the safari parks of Africa, we ensure you are well-prepared with all necessary immunisations to safeguard against both common and regional-specific health threats. Our commitment is to provide you with the utmost protection against preventable diseases, enabling you to travel with complete peace of mind.

Safeguard Your Health While Visiting Friends & Family in Southeast Asia

When planning a visit to friends and relatives in Southeast Asia, including destinations like India, China, Vietnam, and the Philippines, it’s crucial to take proactive steps for your health. We offer customised travel health advice tailored to these diverse regions. When travelling to destinations in Southeast Asia, we strongly recommend vaccinations against Hepatitis A and Typhoid, prevalent due to the risk of consuming contaminated food and water. Additionally, our travel doctors provide guidance on preventing mosquito-borne diseases such as Dengue Fever and Japanese Encephalitis, which are widespread in these tropical areas.

For those venturing into rural parts of Southeast Asia, we also address Malaria prophylaxis and strategies to cope with fluctuating air quality, a common concern in urban environments with high pollution levels. Being well-prepared with essential vaccinations and informed health advice is key to ensuring your trip is both safe and enjoyable. 

 

Expert Guidance for Managing Chronic Conditions Abroad

Travelling with a pre-existing health condition? Our travel doctors specialise in providing tailored advice to manage your health while abroad. From ensuring you have the right medications to advising on how to handle long flights or extreme climates, we equip you with the knowledge and tools to stay healthy during your travels. Whether you have chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory conditions, our team provides personalised advice on medication management, dietary considerations, and strategies to ensure you can safely enjoy your travels. Our expertise also extends to address preventable conditions such as altitude sickness, which can be a concern in destinations situated at high elevations like the Andes or the Himalayas. We offer guidance on acclimatisation strategies, preventive medication, and symptoms monitoring to help you avoid the discomfort and potential health risks associated with high-altitude travel.

Our goal is to equip you with all the necessary tools and information to prevent disease and manage health conditions effectively, ensuring a safe and enjoyable travel experience.

How to Prevent Common Travel Illnesses and Stay Well

Preventing common travel illnesses like traveller’s diarrhoea, food poisoning, and mosquito-borne diseases is key to a successful trip. Our travel doctors offer practical advice on how to stay safe, from what foods to avoid to how to protect yourself from insect bites. We provide you with strategies and, if necessary, prescribe medications to prevent illness, ensuring you stay healthy and enjoy your travels.

Traveler’s Diarrhoea and Food Poisoning

To guard against traveller’s diarrhoea and food poisoning, our doctors recommend adhering to the “boil it, cook it, peel it, or forget it” principle. This means consuming only food that has been cooked and is still hot, or fruit that you can peel yourself. Avoid raw vegetables, unpeeled fruits, or any foods that may have been washed in contaminated water. It’s also essential to drink bottled or purified water instead of tap water, including when brushing your teeth.

Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Protection against diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, such as malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus, involves several precautionary measures. Use insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus on exposed skin. Wearing long-sleeved shirts, long trousers, and hats can help reduce the amount of exposed skin. Where possible, stay in accommodations with air conditioning or screens on doors and windows to keep mosquitoes out. For added protection, sleep under an insecticide-treated mosquito net, especially if you are staying in areas with a high risk of malaria.

Preventive Medications

Our travel doctors can prescribe medications to prevent certain illnesses based on your destination and the length of your stay. For instance, antimalarial drugs may be recommended if you are travelling to regions where malaria is prevalent. Prophylactic antibiotics may also be provided for short-term use in high-risk scenarios to prevent severe cases of traveller’s diarrhoea.

Personalised Advice

We tailor our advice to your specific travel itinerary, taking into account not only your destinations but also your personal health history and current medical needs. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and resources you need to prevent illness and maintain good health throughout your journey.

 

Navigating Health Risks in High-Risk Travel Destinations

Travelling to high-risk destinations for business or leisure requires meticulous preparation to ensure your health and safety are prioritised. Each of our Sydney travel clinics specialise in providing comprehensive guidance and support for travellers venturing into areas with elevated health risks, be it from political instability, extreme weather conditions, or disease outbreaks. Our expert travel doctors are well-equipped to help you navigate these challenges effectively.

For example, in West Africa, areas such as Liberia and Sierra Leone may experience outbreaks of Ebola or Lassa fever. We provide the necessary vaccinations and preventive medications, alongside advice on avoiding transmission through direct contact and maintaining rigorous hygiene practices. 

Travelling to Southeast Asia during the monsoon season, such as the Philippines, raises the risks of flooding and typhoons. We advise on optimal travel times and provide vaccinations against waterborne diseases like Hepatitis A and Typhoid due to potential water contamination. The Amazon Basin poses its own unique challenges, from wildlife to diseases like Yellow Fever and Malaria. Our clinic ensures you’re protected with the appropriate vaccinations and equipped with effective insect repellents and suitable clothing.

For those heading to high-altitude regions like the Himalayas in Nepal, Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, and Cusco and Machu Picchu in Peru, altitude sickness is a significant risk. We recommend acclimatisation strategies and medications, and provide guidance on recognising and managing symptoms of altitude sickness effectively.

At the International Travel Vaccination Centre, our tailored advice ensures that you are thoroughly prepared with vaccinations, medications, and the latest travel health information. We are committed to equipping you with the knowledge and resources necessary to confront and manage the challenges of travelling to high-risk areas, ensuring a safe and successful journey. 

Visit us at our Sydney CBD, Bella Vista or Seven Hills clinic to learn how we can help prepare you for your travels, keeping you secure and well-informed every step of the way.

Top Tips for Maintaining Your Health While Travelling

Your health shouldn’t be an afterthought while travelling. Our comprehensive travel health advice includes tips on staying healthy throughout your trip, from proper hydration and nutrition to managing jet lag and stress. We’ll also advise you on what to do if you start feeling unwell during your travels, ensuring you have a plan in place to address any health concerns.

Comprehensive Post-Travel Health Evaluations

Returning from your trip doesn’t always mean the end of your health concerns. At the International Travel Vaccination Centre, we offer post-travel health check-ups to ensure you haven’t picked up any illnesses during your journey. Our travel doctors will assess your health, address any symptoms, and provide treatment if necessary, helping you return to your routine with confidence.

Purchase A Travel Pack for Peace of Mind

Prepare for every scenario on your overseas trip with our range of travel accessories. Available to purchase at each of our Sydney clinics, we offer everything you need from travel first aid kits to insect repellents, permethrin-treated mosquito nets, sanitising hand gels, water filter bottles, and syringe and needle packs. These essentials are designed to enhance your safety and comfort throughout your journey. 

These travel accessories are tailored to mitigate common travel health risks and enhance your safety and comfort. Visit us to pick up your travel pack and consult with our experts to ensure you have everything you need for a healthy journey.