Travel Medicine

If you are planning to travel to  overseas ( Asia, Africa, Peru, Vietnam, South America ) or just outback Australia; wherever your destination, It is advised that you book an appointment to discuss travel vaccination options with one of our Doctors.

In some cases it is a mandatory  that you receive certain vaccines like yellow fever prior to entering some countries. Somerville street clinic is an approved Center for Yellow fever vaccination.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Information

The Yellow Fever vaccine now offers lifetime immunity, meaning one vaccination provides permanent protection in most cases.

Important Age Requirements: • We provide Yellow Fever vaccinations for patients aged 9 months to 60 years • Due to safety considerations, we cannot administer the vaccine outside this age range

Before Your Vaccination: Our doctors will conduct a thorough health assessment to ensure the vaccine is safe for you, taking into account your medical history and current health status.

 

Also in many cases ,it is recommended to have malaria prophylaxis to protect you from the infection if traveling to some areas where malaria is common.

Our doctors can organize these things for you and provide further advice if anything else is needed.

If you have any medical condition or taking any medications, please consult first with our doctors before planning your trip in case it will affect your health in any way.