TRAVEL SAFELY & PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST PNEUMOCOCCAL DISEASE

People who travel overseas have up to a 50 percent chance of suffering a travel-related illness. While most travel-related illness is minor, some very serious infectious diseases are endemic in some parts of the world1.

Before departure, travellers should consult their doctor about vaccinations and steps to be taken to prevent illness1.​

VACCINES FOR TRAVEL

What is the difference between routine, required, and recommended vaccines?​

• Required vaccines are those that travellers must have to enter a country, based on that country’s government regulations2.​

• Recommended vaccines are those that travellers take to protect their health, even though they are not required for entry by the government of the country you are visiting. They protect travellers from illnesses that are usually travel-related2. ​

• Routine vaccines are those that are recommended based on their age, health condition, or other risk factors2. Travellers are advised to seek medical consultation to learn about the risk of disease in the country or countries they plan to visit and the steps to be taken to prevent illness3.​

HOW EARLY SHOULD I GET THE PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINE BEFORE TRAVELLING?​

You should make an appointment with your healthcare provider ideally at least a month before your trip to get needed vaccines and medicines2. Most vaccines need to be given ahead of time to give you full protection against a disease2.

Even if you’re a last-minute traveller, there may be options for getting the vaccines and medicines you need2.​

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      References

      1. Better Health Channel. Travels and holidays. Overseas travel – health tips. Last accessed on 12 April 2022. Retrieved from: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/travel-health-tips​
      2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Need travel vaccines? Plan ahead. Last accessed on 5 April 2022. Retrieved from: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/travel-vaccines​​
      3. World Health Organization. Travel Advice. Vaccines. Last accessed on 5 April 2022. Retrieved from: https://www.who.int/travel-advice/vaccines​​
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