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Travelling locally or overseas can be fun, but safety is important. Learn how to prevent motion sickness, jet lag, deep vein thrombosis, gastroenteritis, malaria, typhoid and bird flu before you travel. Find out which travel vaccinations will help you have a safe holiday.

Travel tips

Travel safely with and follow travel tips and information for women, seniors and families.

Travel health

Jet lag, air sickness and deep vein thrombosis are some conditions that can affect you when you travel.

Precautions

Vaccinations and medications can help prevent disease like typhoid, malaria and hepatitis A.

Travelling and your health

Health conditions like asthma and dementia need special care when travelling. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding may also need advice

More information
smartraveller.gov.au - Travelling well.

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