Travel Health
The independent GPs who consult from Mount Martha Village Clinic provide a complete range of travel health services to individuals, families and corporate organisations.
“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta
To support your GP, MMVC is a member of Travel Clinics Australia, a specialised clinic providing expert medical advice, vaccines and medical kits. Your GP is kept up-to-date with new vaccines, epidemics and potential health risks, to meet all your travel health needs at the time of your consultation, saving you time and money. If you are travelling overseas, you should usually make a consultation at least 6 weeks prior to travel to ensure efficacy of your vaccinations.
Did you know?
- Travellers overseas have up to 50% chance of suffering a travel related illness?
- Up to 40% of travellers going overseas have had no medical travel advice?
- Some travel related illnesses can prevent you from boarding a plane and returning home?
- It’s not all about vaccines
Travel services include
- Expert pre and post travel advice that is tailored specifically to your trip
- Disease prevention advice and information sheets for each major country visited
- Vaccinations are performed on site and usually on the same day as the consultation providing efficient and comprehensive care
- Every traveller receives a free copy of Travellers Pocket Medical Guide which contains vital health information as well as updated vaccination documentation
Before you travel
- Some vaccines require a course over weeks or months so contact us to book an appointment with your GP at least six weeks before departure
- Check list prior to departure.
- Medical check up at least 6 weeks before departure.
- Vaccinations and up to date medication.
- Medical kit.
- Leave a copy of your itinerary with responsible person and consider Internet access and security options.
- Passport and visa check.
- Travel insurance ( include evacuation cover).
- Travellers cheques , credit cards, phone considerations.
Travel health fact sheets
Let your GP support you in your health journey
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