Travel Health
Travel medicine is a big part of the practice here at Milton Village Medical particularly as two doctors on staff have extra specialist training in the area. Australians are keen travellers and every week the doctors see numerous patients who are travelling all over the world. For several years doctors at Milton Village Medical have been providing travel health services for employees of companies with overseas branches such as mining and engineering. The doctors also have strong associations with the backpackers hostels and youth hostels in Brisbane, who refer to the doctors at Milton Village Medical, international travellers when they are unwell. The doctors provide travel advice and vaccinations for all destinations including Africa and South America, where Yellow Fever Vaccination is required. They can also prescribe any medications you might need specifically for your trip, along with written instructions for use.
-
Vaccinations including Yellow Fever
-
Precautions regarding mosquito-borne diseases including malaria, dengue, and zika
-
Discussions re avoiding specific travel related dangers
-
Pre-travel health screening – especially if undertaking adventure travel
-
Managing chronic disease while traveling
-
Altitude sickness prevention and treatment
-
Medications you might need
-
Written advice sheets
Doctors at Milton Village Medical with a special interest in travel health are:
Useful links:
