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Travel medical advice

Advice on medical conditions, vaccinations, travel insurance and more

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Stay healthy on your holiday

While overseas travel can be an enlightening and educational experience, it can also leave you vulnerable to foreign and potentially serious health risks.

To stay safe and healthy on your journey, it's important to:

  • get medical advice tailored to your situation and travel plans
  • get the appropriate vaccinations for your destinations
  • protect yourself against unforeseen medical expenses with appropriate travel insurance.

This is particularly important for older travellers, young children, people travelling with injuries or existing conditions, and pregnant people.

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Make time for a pre-travel check up 

Before your holiday, book in a check up with your regular doctor to discuss your travel plans and any pre-existing conditions.

Here's a checklist of what you can discuss with your doctor:

  • your itinerary and trip duration
  • style of travel
  • medical history
  • vaccination requirements
  • pregnancy (if this applies)
  • allergies
  • medication you currently take
  • pre-existing conditions and disease prevention.
A man with his sleeve rolled up getting a travel vaccination from a nurse.

Vaccinations

When planning a trip it’s important to organise your travel vaccines, especially if you are travelling internationally.

Vaccinations are an essential part of looking after your health on your travels. Some destinations require you to get specific vaccinations and provide proof of them before you travel. If you neglect to do this, you might be refused entry when you arrive.

For specific advice related to your travel destinations, check smartraveller.gov.au.

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The information provided is general advice only. Before making any decisions please consider your own circumstances and the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determinations. For copies, visit racv.com.au. RACV Travel Insurance issued by Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd ABN 80 000 438 291 AFSL 246 548. Terms & conditions apply, refer to the PDS. Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) Ltd AR 001243563 is an authorised representative of the issuer and receives commission for each policy sold or renewed.