Travel Advice & Vaccinations | Francis Family Doctors

We offer to our patients travelling overseas a complete range of vaccinations depending on the countries you are visiting
These vaccinations are provided at a cost and not Government funded, check with our reception staff for individual pricing
Your doctor can provide travel advice prior to departure including Insurance, Tattoo advice, Animal handling, Insect bite protection etc.
If you are travelling and know your departure date, book an appointment with the doctor at least 6 weeks prior to departure as this will give us plenty of time to check your vaccination/medication requirements prior to your trip
Some medications require commencement 2-3 weeks before departure

It is illegal to take or send PBS subsidised medicines out of Australia unless it is for your personal use or the use of someone travelling with you. Fines are steep – up to $5,000 and/or two years’ imprisonment
If you plan to take prescription medicine overseas it is important to carry documentation to present to customs officials
Carry a letter from your doctor explaining what the medicine is, how much you are taking and that it is for personal use
If you need syringes get a note from your doctor explaining their use. Find out from your airline or other transportation company about the use of syringes during transit.
Check with the Embassy of the country you are visiting to check the medicine is legal. Always leave medicine in its original packaging
For more information on Travel Health please click here