8 articles, reviewed by our pharmacist. All advice
Vaccinations for China: what Australians need before they go
China needs no entry vaccines, but check measles, flu, hepatitis A and typhoid. Extra advice for family visits, altitude in Tibet and live animal markets.
Vaccinations for Fiji: what Australians need before they go
Fiji has no malaria and is rabies-free, but dengue and leptospirosis after floods are risks. The vaccines to check, from measles to typhoid, and food safety.
Vaccinations for India: what Australians need before they go
Most travellers to India need hepatitis A and typhoid vaccines. Why visiting family raises your risk, rabies and JE advice, and a fake rabies vaccine alert.
Vaccinations for Bali: what Australians need before they go
No vaccines are needed to enter Bali, but measles, hepatitis A and typhoid are worth having. When rabies and JE vaccines make sense, and avoiding Bali belly.
Do you need vaccinations for Japan? What Australians should know
Most trips to Japan need no special vaccines, but check measles and flu, ask about Japanese encephalitis for rural stays, and know Japan's medicine rules.
Passport photo requirements: Australia and common visa sizes
Australian passport photo rules (35–40mm by 45–50mm, plain background, no glasses), guarantor endorsement, and photo sizes for US, UK, China and more.
Vaccinations for Thailand and Vietnam: a pharmacist's guide
Hepatitis A for most trips, typhoid especially for Vietnam or street food, and when rabies and JE vaccines make sense. Start 6 to 8 weeks before you fly.
Travel health checklist: what to sort 6–8 weeks before you fly
Our travel health checklist counts down from 8 weeks to the day before you fly: vaccines, scripts, PBS rules and a travel kit, sorted at Pacific Fair.
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