Travel vaccinations

Find out why vaccinations are important before you travel overseas. Learn about the vaccines you need to consider, their side effects and safety.

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Travel health advice

Going overseas? Here are some tips on how to stay well during your holiday, including tips on food and water safety, insect risks and vaccinations.

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Healthy holiday tips — infographic

It’s important to think about your health as you prepare for a trip. Save and print this infographic for useful advice and what to consider.

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Safe travels! 10 tips for a healthy holiday

Travel can be great, but there are some risks involved, especially overseas. Make the most of your holiday and have a safe trip by using these health tips.

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Immunisation and vaccinations for your child

Vaccinations and immunisation protect babies and children. Read more on why and when to vaccinate your child, and about side effects and costs.

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Vaccinations and pregnancy

Vaccination is especially important before and during pregnancy. Read on to learn why, as well as information on side effects and costs.

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Immunisation or vaccination - what's the difference?

What's the difference between immunisation and vaccination? Find out how vaccines work and the difference between primary and booster doses.

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Travelling to your healthcare appointment

If you live remotely, travelling to health appointments can be time-consuming and costly. Get tips on how to reduce travel time and costs.

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Zika virus

Learn about the Zika virus, and why it's advisable for pregnant women to avoid travelling to countries with outbreaks.

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Motion sickness

Motion (or travel) sickness is when you feel unwell due to movement on any type of transport. Find out how to prevent and treat motion sickness.

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Malaria

Malaria is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes, which causes infection in your red blood cells. Learn about malaria symptoms and treatment.

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Immunisation and vaccinations

Immunisation and vaccinations are simple and effective preventative measures to help protect children and adults against harmful infections and diseases before they come into contact with them in the community.

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Vaccine preventable diseases

Vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) — such as measles, mumps — can be prevented by an immunisation program. Learn more about VPDs in Australia.

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Tetanus

Tetanus is an infection that can be fatal. Because of vaccination, few people now get tetanus infection in Australia. Learn more about tetanus here.

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How do I know if I'm immune to measles?

You’re likely to be immune if you’re vaccinated against measles, or have already had measles. Learn more.

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How the HPV vaccine is eliminating cervical cancer in Australia

Australia could be the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer, thanks to the free HPV immunisation program and new Cervical Screening Test.

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Smallpox

Smallpox is a highly infectious disease, eradicated worldwide by successful vaccination. Read about prevention and its relationship to monkeypox.

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About My Health Record

My Health Record is Australia's secure digital health record system. Learn how to store your health information, such as scripts and vaccinations.

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What does measles rash look like?

Measles rash looks red or brown on white skin and may be harder to see on brown and black skin. The rash can be raised and appear blotchy. Learn more.

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Whooping cough

Whooping cough is a contagious bacterial infection and is most serious in babies. Here's how to spot the symptoms and protect infants.

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Mumps

Mumps is a contagious viral infection, which can cause facial swelling. Find out more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of mumps.

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COVID-19 vaccine FAQs

COVID-19 vaccination can help protect you against severe disease and hospitalisation. See how often you should be getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Human papillomavirus and HPV vaccine

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus commonly spread through sexual contact which can cause cervical cancer. But vaccination can prevent it.

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Flu vaccine FAQs

Frequently asked questions about flu shots - why get a flu shot, when to get one, side effects and can I get a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time?

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Side effects of medicines including vaccines

Side effects are any unwanted effects of a medicine. Learn more about different types of medicine side effects and what to do if you have them.

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Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS)

Learn about TTS, a blood-clotting syndrome linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine (Vaxzevria). This vaccine is no longer available in Australia.

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10 tips to fight the flu – infographic

Flu vaccine and good hygiene are some of the most important ways to help prevent colds and flu. Here's a handy list of tips to fight the flu.

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Yellow fever

Yellow fever is a disease that spreads through infected mosquitos in areas of Africa, Central or South America. Learn about the yellow fever vaccine.

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Polio (poliomyelitis)

Polio is a highly contagious viral infection that can cause paralysis and death. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and how vaccines prevent polio.

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Financial support during long-term illness

After being diagnosed with a long-term illness, it's important to think about the cost of treatment and support, travel and accommodation costs and childcare. Learn more here.

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