Keeping travellers up to date with global vaccination requirements

International travellers are potentially exposed to a range of hazards and risks overseas, including vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). Vaccination before travelling can therefore reduce the risk of disease to an individual and also contribute to reducing the transmission of diseases by travellers.¹

A pre-travel health risk assessment by a practice nurse should identify the health risks relevant for the traveller’s destination, including VPD, to provide appropriate advice to mitigate the risks and, if indicated, recommend and administer vaccinations.^2,3

Providing travel health services can be challenging due to the changing epidemiology of VPD, variation in certificate requirements, vaccine supply issues and the time allocated to provide services.