Our purpose
No one wants their travel spoiled by illness and it is becoming increasingly difficult to be sure that you have the correct vaccinations for your destination. Health on Rusden can provide comprehensive travel vaccination advice clinics serviced by our experienced practitioners.
As part of your travel plans, be sure to book a travel clinic appointment to get the best advice about what vaccines and when is best to have them. In addition, the clinic has some vaccines on site to be able to make the process even smoother.
Health on Rusden utilises the MASTA (Medical Advisory Service for Travellers Abroad) travel advice system that provides up to date recommendations on what to get depending on where you are travelling, even within a country or region.
Full capacity to sign off on the very important Yellow Fever immunisation that is often required for entry to some nations.
Some countries require proof of immunisation for certain infectious diseases before you can legally enter that country. Ask at our clinic if you need proof of immunisation before you travel.
Meet the clinician
Our team consists of highly skilled and compassionate healthcare providers.
Travel Vaccinations Available
We can provide vaccinations for:
- Cholera
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Yellow Fever
And with prescription for:
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Meningococcal
- Rabies
- Tuberculosis
Routine Vaccinations
Travel is an important time to check whether you and your children are up to date with your vaccinations. This includes routine childhood vaccinations and boosters. Some of these include:
- Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR)
- Diphtheria-tetanus-whooping cough (pertussis)
- Polio
- Chickenpox (varicella)
- Influenza
Influenza is the most common vaccine-preventable disease caught by travellers.
The chance of getting these diseases may be greater while travelling overseas. Travellers can bring these diseases into Australia. This can lead to disease outbreaks.
Health on Rusden provides for a variety of domestic vaccine preventable conditions including influenza, COVID, pneumonia and shingles. Book with your usual doctor.
Health Resources
You can check your immunisation record:
- online on MyGov through Medicare
- via the Express Plus Medicare mobile app
- by calling 1800 653 809 (Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm)
Frequently asked questions
When should I get vaccinated?
You should consult your doctor or visit a travel health clinic 6 to 12 weeks before you leave Australia.
It is important to see your doctor early. If you do need vaccinations:
- your body needs time to develop full immunity
- you may need several doses of a vaccine to achieve full immunity.
What vaccinations do I need?
Different countries have different vaccination requirements. The recommended vaccines for travelling depend on a number of factors, including:
- your age
- pregnancy or planning pregnancy
- underlying medical conditions
- vaccination history
- birthplace
- location
- season of travel
How do I check what vaccinations I currently have?
You may have already received recommended vaccines from previous travel or routine vaccinations. These may be recorded in the Australian Immunisation Register.
The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) is a national register that records vaccines given to all people in Australia.
The AIR includes vaccines given:
- Under the National Immunisation Program
- Through school programs
- Privately, such as for flu or travel.