Travelling with Chronic Conditions

Follow the links below to find information about issues when travelling with a chronic condition.

Reviewed March 2009

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Title:   Travelling and medical documentation - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Older travellers, women who are pregnant or people with a chronic condition may need to carry documentation of their medical requirements.
Date:   Oct 2004
Title:   Travellers with special needs - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Some travellers - such as the elderly, people with diabetes and HIV positive people - may need to take special precautions to ensure a happy and healthy holiday.
Date:   Oct 2004
Title:   Health advice for travellers with chronic illness
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   When planning overseas travel, it is easy to overlook the health risks. It is important to check if any vaccinations are needed for where you are going. Ask your doctor for a summary of your health and medication requirements. Overseas travel usually involves flying and sitting for hours in a cramped seat can cause several problems.
Date:   Jan 2000
Title:   Health advice for travellers with chronic illness
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Older people and those with chronic illnesses are travelling overseas more than ever before. Basic but important considerations are adequate supplies of medication (carried in the hand luggage), a health summary and medication list.
Date:   Jan 2000
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