Shepparton Travel Clinic

05/04/2025

Consider measles vaccination prior to travel if you have not had 2 Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccines in your life. Measles cases continue to rise in Australia and overseas.

There have been two deaths in the southwest US due to measles. Western Australia is facing a fresh outbreak. Are we next?

05/04/2025

Shingles vaccine is linked to reduced dementia risk.

The shingles vaccine could be an effective intervention for dementia, with a large "natural experiment" in Wales finding a substantial drop in dementia risk for those who received the vaccine.

04/03/2025

A second confirmed human case of Japanese encephalitis (JE) has been identified in a resident of northern Victoria. Funded Japanese Encephalitis vaccination is available for eligible Victorians.

A second confirmed human case of Japanese encephalitis (JE) has been identified in a resident of northern Victoria, with likely exposure in the Riverina region of New South Wales on the Murray River.

01/03/2025

Booster doses for Japanese Encephalitis are now funded and recommended for people 1-2 years post-primary course if they remain eligible in Victoria and their primary course was with:
• Imojev (live vaccine) and the individual was less than 18 years at time of primary dose, OR
• JEspect (inactive vaccine) and the individual was ≥18 years at time of primary dose.

Japanese encephalitis must be notified immediately in Victoria. Most infections are asymptomatic. The virus is present in the Torres Strait islands.

11/02/2025

New health advisory by Victorian Chief Health Officer with advice regarding overseas travel for Victorians.

Victorians travelling overseas are at increased risk of a range of vaccine preventable diseases. Vaccines are available to protect against these diseases.

05/12/2024

The last Q fever clinic for 2024 will be on the 13/12/2024. If you would like an appointment for this clinic please contact the Shepparton Travel Clinic ASAP.

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16/11/2024

Prior to travelling overseas, think about measles vaccination. If you are born during or since 1966 you need 2 doses of measles vaccine or a documented past measles illness to be considered immune to measles. If you are born prior to 1966 you normally don't need vaccination. Measles vaccination is available and often is government funded, meaning it's a free vaccine.

Today the World Health Organization (WHO) says no region in the world has successfully eliminated measles, and cases have surged in the past year, with 10.3 million people infected in 2023. 

10/11/2024

The Victorian Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccination program has been expanded to include the following local government areas of: Alpine, Macedon Ranges, Mansfield and Mitchell. Eligibility criteria for free vaccination can be found at https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/japanese-encephalitis

18/08/2024

We have had a lot of phone calls asking whether the clinic does BCG vaccination. Unfortunately the Shepparton Travel Clinic is not providing BCG vaccination currently. The Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne provides BCG.

The BCG vaccine helps protect children from tuberculosis, with more information on this infectious disease available at the RCH Kids Health information website: http://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/TB_tuberculosis/

18/08/2024

Mpox declared a global public health emergency. Cases in Africa are rising.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the current Mpox outbreak in parts of Africa as a global public health emergency. Mpox cases have also been reported across the world. If you’re planning to travel overseas, read more about Mpox to protect your health.

09/07/2024

If planning a European holiday, consider Tick Borne disease.

Planning a European holiday? Ditch the strappy sandals, sundresses and perfume for long sleeves and insect repellent.

01/06/2024

Advisory from Victorian Chief Health Officer with good advice for travellers.

Victorians travelling overseas are at increased risk of a range of vaccine preventable diseases. Vaccines are available to protect against these diseases.