Travel Health and Safety

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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Links to information about altitude sickness.
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
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Links to information about Avian Influenza or Bird Flu.
Deep Vein Thrombosis
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Links to information on deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is sometimes referred to as "economy class syndrome".
Drink Driving
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Links to information about drink driving.
Immunisation for Travel
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Links to information about immunisations required when travelling.
Infectious Diseases
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Links to information on infectious or communicable diseases, including viruses, parasitic, fungal and bacterial infections.
Jet Lag
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Links to information about jet lag and how to manage it.
Transport-Related Injury
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Links to information on injuries caused by transport or traffic accidents.
Travel with Children
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Links to information and tips about travelling with children.
Travelling with Chronic Conditions
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Links to information about travelling for people with chronic conditions.
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Title:   Dementia and travelling
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Frequently asked questions & facts - Haemophilia - Bleeding disorders
Publisher:   Haemophilia Foundation Australia
Description:   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.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Travelling overseas
Publisher:   Medicare Australia
Description:   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
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Fear of flying
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Personal hygiene
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Overseas visitors health cover
Publisher:   Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This page provides information about healthcare insurance eligibility for overseas visitors to Australia.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Travelling and diabetes
Publisher:   Diabetes Australia - NSW
Description:   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.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Breastfeeding and Travel
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about breastfeeding while travelling.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Safety
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   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.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Overseas student health cover
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Introduction to overseas student health cover
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Travel safety tips
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Pregnancy - risks
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   During your pregnancy it is very important to avoid some things that can harm your developing baby.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Information for importers/exporters of therapeutic products
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Links to information on importing or exporting medicines or medical devices into or out of Australia.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Asthma and travel
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Training (Postdoctoral) Fellowships
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Description:   This section of the site contains information about the sub funding types available under the NHMRC Training (Postdoctoral) Fellowships funding type.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Scholarships
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Description:   This section of the site contains information about the sub funding types available under the NHMRC Scholarships funding type.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Altitude Sickness
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about altitude sickness.
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Travelling? Keep your medicines cool
Publisher:   National Prescribing Service
Description:   Keeping medicines cool and away from sunlight is important when travelling to avoid loss of effectiveness before the expiry date.
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Cholera - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Cholera is a diarrhoeal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Health advice for members of Australian medical assistance teams going to the Asia-Pacific area
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This document provides health advice about personal health protection to persons planning to travel to disaster-affected areas in the Asia-Pacific area as a member of an Australian government health team.
Date:   Feb 2007
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