Travel immunisations
Even if you and your family are heading back to a familiar country or country of origin, prepare by getting required vaccinations and medications, and take any other appropriate precautions. For more information, visit the Smart Traveller website before you travel.
Book in with your doctor for travel advice and any vaccinations a few months in advance of travel dates.
Young children are at increased risk of travel-associated infectious diseases such as:
- hepatitis A
- COVID-19
- malaria
- typhoid
- yellow fever
- tuberculosis (TB)
- influenza (flu).
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Being aware of serious travel-associated infectious diseases will help you plan and prevent children from becoming infected.
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