Find everything you need to reduce your risk of illness during and after travel.
Research your destination and any health risks.
Speak to your GP or pharmacist about health risks and vaccination.
Get vaccinated before you leave.
Pack enough medication for your trip (in original packaging) in your carry-on. Carry a doctor’s note explaining what it’s for. Pack first aid and preventive supplies like mosquito repellents, sunscreens, hand sanitisers, and oral rehydration product.
Get travel insurance no matter where you're going.
There are a number of ways to reduce your risk of becoming sick when overseas or on return.
Reduce your risk of illness while travelling by following safe eating, drinking and hygiene behaviours.
Mosquitoes can carry dieases. Your best protection is to avoid being bitten.
Some diseases can be prevented by having a vaccine, either when you were a child or before you travel.
Being bitten, scratched or licked on an open wound can make you sick. There are steps to reduce your risk.
Take measures to reduce your risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Information to support pharmacists providing vaccinations and general travel advice to travellers.
Find out what you need to do before you go overseas, while you are away, and when you return.
