Travel Health

Planning an overseas trip? Our clinic offers comprehensive travel health services, including advice on disease prevention, routine and destination-specific vaccinations, and essential travel medications.

We are an accredited provider of the Yellow Fever vaccine, which is required for entry into or return from certain countries. Book your travel health consultation today to ensure you are protected and prepared for a safe journey.

• Previous immunisation records
• Travel itinerary

The cost of the vaccines is payable on the day of the consult. Check your private health fund, as rebates may apply depending on your level of cover for vaccines.

The BCG vaccine (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) is a vaccine primarily used to protect against tuberculosis, particularly severe forms like TB meningitis in children. It should only be administered by trained professionals.

Developed in the early 20th century, BCG is a live vaccine that contains a weakened strain of Mycobacterium bovis, a bacterium similar to the one that causes tuberculosis. The BCG vaccine is commonly administered in the left arm and in most cases will leave a scar at the site.

The vaccine is typically administered in infancy in countries with high TB incidence, including countries within Asia, Africa and South America. While it offers strong protection for young children, its effectiveness in children aged over 5 years is more variable.

In Australia, other than indigenous communities residing in some states and territories, the BCG vaccine is not a scheduled vaccine. Outside of this, the most common group administered the BCG vaccine are migrant families travelling back to their country of origin for extended periods of time, usually more than one month.

Lynne Addlem is an experienced nurse practitioner, specifically trained in the field of vaccination. She holds the current position of clinical lead and nurse practitioner at the Royal Children's Hospital Immunisation Service. She has also previously worked in the Emergency Department at the Royal Children's Hospital and has a wealth of experience working with children of all ages and their families.

Lynne has a particular interest in BCG vaccination, which is highly recommended for young children travelling to countries where tuberculosis is endemic, such as India and China. Lynne brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the service.