Travel health
About
From getting to and from the airport, to arranging visas and accommodation, travelling can take a lot of planning, and it’s important to plan to stay well while you’re away too. So, before you head off on your next adventure, consider making an appointment with Deakin Medical Centres to make sure you stay healthy and well throughout your trip.
What to do
Deakin Medical Centres provide comprehensive pre and post-travel health services including:
- pre departure travel health advice including a travel brief for the countries you are travelling to and current travel health updates;
- travel vaccinations;
- travel health vaccination record book;
- medication review;
- safe behaviours advice; and
- resources and a travel health information.
Travel vaccinations are available all year through Deakin Medical Centres. These are cost effective for students and staff seeking vaccination prior to departure. We advise you book a travel consultation at least 8 weeks prior to departure to ensure you complete your vaccination course.
Getting support
Deakin Medical Centres provide comprehensive pre and post-travel health services. We recommend booking an appointment at least 8 weeks prior to your departure.
Smart Traveller is the Australian Government's travel advice and consular assistance service. Smart Traveller provides travel tips, travel advice, an email update service and general travel health related news from around the globe.
The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care also provide travel health advice on their website.
More help and advice
Visit the ReachOut website for 5 tips to help you make the most of your time overseas and Lonely Planet for advice on planning and booking the perfect trip.