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Travel Vaccination / Travel Clinic

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Bulk Billing available to eligible patients Open 6 days Telehealth available

Bulk Billing available to eligible patients

Open 6 days

Telehealth available

Heading overseas? The vaccines you need depend on where you’re going, what you’ll be doing and your own health. GPs at Health Hub Hobsons Bay will review your itinerary and medical history and recommend what’s right for you.

Book early: 4-6 weeks before you leave

Some vaccines are given as a course over several weeks, so see us at least 4-6 weeks before you travel. Even if you’re leaving sooner, come in. Some protection is still worthwhile.

Travel vaccines available

Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Typhoid
Rabies
Meningococcal (meningitis)
Polio
Cholera (prescription from your GP needed first)
Japanese encephalitis (prescription from your GP needed first)
Measles (MMR), including advice for travelling with young children
Yellow fever vaccination, which must be given at an approved centre

What to bring and tell your doctor

Your travel dates and every country you’ll visit, including stopovers
Your current medical conditions and medicines
Your vaccination record
Tell us if you are or may be pregnant, are breastfeeding, have HIV, are having chemotherapy, or have had an organ or bone marrow transplant, as some vaccines may not be suitable.

Side effects

Most side effects are mild and short-lived: a sore, red or swollen arm, mild fever, headache, muscle aches, nausea or tiredness. They usually settle within a couple of days. Contact us if you’re worried.