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Archana Koirala, Paediatrician and Infectious Diseases Specialist; Clinical Researcher, University of Sydney

I’m heading overseas. Do I really need travel vaccines?

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Australia is in its busiest month for short-term overseas travel. And there are so many things to consider when planning your trip. Unfortunately, it’s easy to overlook the importance of pre-travel vaccinations.

That’s particularly the case for those visiting friends and relatives, who are less likely to get vaccinated before leaving the country. Unfortunately, this is also the group at greater risk compared to other travellers.

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