Immunisation for overseas travel

Abstract

Immunisation advice for overseas travel has become more complex as we visit ever more exotic destinations and embark on activities that place the traveller at greater risk of vaccine-preventable diseases. It is not possible to simply make blanket recommendations about the country or countries of destination and each case must be reviewed on an individual basis, taking into account many different factors. Travel medicine has now become a specialty in its own right; however, it is important that all nursing and medical staff have a working knowledge of the vaccines available in Australia and how they can be best utilised.