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Follow the links below to information on travel health and safety.
For more specific information on topics such as transport-related injuries, immunisation for travel, and deep vein thrombosis, follow the links to those topic pages below.
Updated May 2009
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Altitude Sickness
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Deep Vein Thrombosis
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Links to information on deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is sometimes referred to as "economy class syndrome".
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Drink Driving
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Links to information about drink driving.
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Immunisation for Travel
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Links to information about immunisations required when travelling.
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Infectious Diseases
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Links to information on infectious or communicable diseases, including viruses, parasitic, fungal and bacterial infections.
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Jet Lag
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Links to information about jet lag and how to manage it.
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Transport-Related Injury
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Links to information on injuries caused by transport or traffic accidents.
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Travel with Children
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Links to information and tips about travelling with children.
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Travelling with Chronic Conditions
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Links to information about travelling for people with chronic conditions.
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Dementia and travelling
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Better Health Channel
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Travelling with a person who has dementia can present a number of hazards and challenges. With care and planning, travel or a holiday is possible. It will help if the carer is aware of some of the warning signs that may indicate travel is inappropriate.
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Dec 2009
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Frequently asked questions & facts - Haemophilia - Bleeding disorders
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Haemophilia Foundation Australia
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Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about haemophilia, including how it is passed on or inherited, who gets haemophilia, types and severity of haemophilia, symptoms and information about bleeds and bleeding problems. Other questions cover whether it is a royal disease, whether people with haemophilia can play sport or travel, and the usual life expectancy of someone with haemophilia.
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Dec 2009
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Travelling overseas
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Medicare Australia
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Medicare benefits are not available for treatment overseas, however the Australian Government has signed Agreements which means that you may be entitled to assistance in certain countries
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Sep 2009
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Fear of flying
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Better Health Channel
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Fear of flying is a common phobia. Some people become fearful after an incident or accident, while others fear flying after becoming a parent. Information about flying, and about anxiety and panix, can help. Gradual exposure to airports, airplanes and flights can also help.
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Jul 2009
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Personal hygiene
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Better Health Channel
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Good personal hygiene is one of the most effective ways to protect ourselves, and others, from illness. This means washing your hands, especially, but also your body. Good habits can help control body odour and bad breath.
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Jun 2009
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Overseas visitors health cover
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Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
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This page provides information about healthcare insurance eligibility for overseas visitors to Australia.
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| Date: |
May 2009
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Travelling and diabetes
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Having diabetes doesn't mean your travelling days are over. To ensure you have a safe and enjoyable trip, be sure to plan well and think carefully about what diabetes supplies you will need while travelling.
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Mar 2009
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Breastfeeding and Travel
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| Publisher: |
HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information about breastfeeding while travelling.
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Feb 2009
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Safety
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The vast majority of people who are hurt by others are hurt by people they know. Although only a few people are hurt by strangers, it is still important to take sensible precautions, and avoid putting yourself in high-risk situations.
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Feb 2009
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Overseas student health cover
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
Introduction to overseas student health cover
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Jan 2009
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Travel safety tips
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Better Health Channel
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Stay safe while travelling. Tourists make easy targets for thieves because they stand out in a crowd, carry money and valuables, and are unused to their surroundings. You can reduce your risk of being robbed by taking a few simple precautions.
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Aug 2008
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Pregnancy - risks
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| Publisher: |
Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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During your pregnancy it is very important to avoid some things that can harm your developing baby.
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Jul 2008
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Asthma and travel
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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A person with asthma can travel interstate or overseas, as long as their asthma is controlled. Planning must include medication, travel insurance, equipment and checking with your doctor.
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Jun 2008
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Training (Postdoctoral) Fellowships
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National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
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| Description: |
This section of the site contains information about the sub funding types available under the NHMRC Training (Postdoctoral) Fellowships funding type.
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| Date: |
Jun 2008
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Scholarships
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National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
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This section of the site contains information about the sub funding types available under the NHMRC Scholarships funding type.
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May 2008
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Altitude Sickness
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| Publisher: |
HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information about altitude sickness.
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| Date: |
Dec 2007
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Travelling? Keep your medicines cool
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National Prescribing Service
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Keeping medicines cool and away from sunlight is important when travelling to avoid loss of effectiveness before the expiry date.
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| Date: |
Dec 2007
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Cholera - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Cholera is a diarrhoeal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
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Oct 2007
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