Common travel vaccines
- Flu: worth having before most long-haul trips, especially to the northern hemisphere in winter or on a cruise.
- Hepatitis A: spread through contaminated food and water. Common for Asia, Africa, the Pacific and South America.
- Typhoid: spread through food and water, common across South and South-East Asia.
- Tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough booster: a good idea if it’s been 10 years.
- Measles (MMR): adults born in 1966 or later may need a second dose.
- Hepatitis B: for longer stays, volunteers and healthcare workers.
- Rabies: for travel to places like Bali, Thailand and India, especially around animals.
- Japanese encephalitis: for longer stays or rural parts of Asia.
- Meningococcal ACWY: required for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, and recommended for parts of Africa.
- Cholera and polio boosters for some destinations.
- Yellow fever: for parts of Africa and South America.
Not sure what you need? Use the destination hub on our home page, then the doctor will tailor it to your trip.
When to come in
Ideally six to eight weeks before you travel, as some vaccines need more than one dose. A flu shot takes about two weeks to work, and yellow fever vaccination needs to be at least 10 days before you travel. If you’re leaving sooner, still come in.
Yellow fever vaccination
We’re an authorised yellow fever vaccination centre. For everything about yellow fever and certificates, visit our yellow fever clinic site.
Hajj and Umrah
Saudi Arabia requires meningococcal vaccination for pilgrims. Come in early so your certificate is ready in time.
Cost
The cost depends on which vaccines you need. If you have Medicare, part of your consultation is covered, and some vaccines are free under the National Immunisation Program if you’re eligible. Many private health insurance extras policies help with the cost of travel vaccines. Call 02 9389 8000 to ask about pricing.