Travel Medicine

Welcome to Kirrawee Family Medical Practice Travel Service

Traveling can be an exciting adventure, but staying healthy on your journey is essential. At Kirrawee Family Medical Practice, our team of experienced medical practitioners are here to make sure you are well-prepared and protected, no matter your destination.

Immunisations

Our travel vaccination centre provides a comprehensive range of vaccines, administered by registered nurses. From routine immunisations like measles, mumps, rubella, and influenza to more specialized vaccines such as yellow fever (including international certification), we cover all your vaccination needs.

We tailor our vaccine recommendations based on:

- Individual Requirements: Your personal health status and medical history.

- Travel Itinerary: Specific destinations and the risks associated with them.

- Health Status: Any pre-existing conditions or special health considerations.

- Risk Assessment: When the benefit of vaccination outweighs the risk of potential side effects.

Book your travel vaccinations with us before your next trip to stay protected and enjoy a worry-free journey.

Education and Advice

Our team of GPs are highly skilled in travel medicine and stays up-to-date with country-specific health risks. Many of us have lived overseas for extended periods of time, and all enjoy travelling locally and abroad.

Whether you're traveling with your family, for business, or as part of a sports or school team, we offer the information, tips, and tools you need to stay healthy and safe overseas.

We understand the unique challenges each type of traveller may face and provide comprehensive advice to ensure your journey is smooth and enjoyable.

- Family Travel: Guidance on keeping children healthy, managing vaccinations for all ages, and tips for family safety.

- Business Travel: Information on managing health while traveling frequently, dealing with jet lag, and maintaining productivity.

- Sports Travel: Advice on preventing and managing injuries, maintaining fitness and nutrition, and staying healthy during competitions.

- School travel: Advice on vaccination, staying safe and what to do if you get isolated or need help in a foreign country

Ensure your travel plans are safe and well-prepared with our expert advice tailored to your specific needs and travel circumstances.

Medication

Our practitioners can prescribe medications to prevent and treat common travel-related illnesses such as:

- Malaria: Preventative measures and treatment.

- Travellers' Diarrhoea: Prescription medications to manage symptoms.

- Jet Lag: Medications to help adjust to new time zones.

- Allergies: Treatments to manage allergic reactions during your travels.

We also provide medications for conditions like acute mountain sickness (AMS), ensuring you're prepared for any situation.

Travel Vaccines