Travel Health

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is travel health planning important?

Travel health planning can help reduce the risk of illness while travelling and ensure you are prepared for destination-specific health requirements.

2. How far in advance should I prepare for overseas travel?

Preparing several weeks before departure allows time to arrange any recommended vaccinations, travel medicines or health documentation if required.

3. Do different countries have different health risks?

Yes. Health risks vary depending on your destination and may include vaccine-preventable diseases, food and water-borne illnesses or insect-borne diseases.

4. Can pharmacists provide travel health advice?

Yes. Pharmacists can provide guidance on travel health precautions, recommended vaccinations and medicines that may be useful during travel.

5. What should I pack in a travel health kit?

Depending on your destination, a travel health kit may include pain relief, allergy medications, motion sickness treatments, first aid supplies and other essential medicines.

6. What if I take regular prescription medications?

You should ensure you have enough medication for your trip and carry it in its original packaging where possible. Additional documentation may be required for some medicines when travelling internationally.

7. How can I reduce the risk of getting sick while travelling?

Good hand hygiene, safe food and water practices, insect protection and appropriate travel preparation can help reduce health risks while overseas.

8. What travel services are available through the pharmacy?

Our pharmacy offers a range of travel-related services, including travel health advice, supervised testing services and passport photo services to help you prepare for your trip.