Travel Advice and Vaccinations

For all your health related travel advice and vaccinations please call us to make an appointment with one of our doctors. We are an accredited Yellow Fever vaccination provider.

Travel health and adviceAustralians love to travel overseas. Step off the plane almost anywhere on Earth and chances are you will hear someone speaking with a distinct Australian accent.

It is important to remember that if you travel outside Australia, you may get sick from a number of diseases that vaccination can prevent.

There is no standard immunisation schedule that will suit all travellers, as different countries have different vaccination requirements. The recommended vaccines for travelling depend on a number of factors, including:

  • your age
  • pregnancy or planning pregnancy
  • underlying medical conditions
  • vaccination history
  • location
  • season of travel

You should consult one of our doctors six to 12 weeks before you leave Australia.

Don’t wait until the last minute, you might need several doses of a particular vaccine. You might also need time after immunisation for your body to develop full immunity.

https://beta.health.gov.au/health-topics/immunisation/immunisation-throughout-life/immunisation-for-travel

Our practice offers Bulk-billing to both new and existing patients holding a valid Medicare card with no out-of-pocket cost for standard consultations from Monday to Friday

You Can Now Book Your Appointments Online

Pakenham Family Health uses an online booking system for appointments. To get started, simply click on the “Book An Appointment” button below and select your dates and GP.

Alternatively, if you have any other questions, please call our reception office during our business operating hours and our staff will attend to your queries.

For medical assistance outside of our business hours please contact our Medical Deputising Service on 13 7425.

Monday
8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday:
8:30am - 6:00pm
Wednesday:
8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday:
8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday:
8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Public Holidays:
9:00am - 1:00pm
  • In the event of an emergency, please call 000 for an ambulance. For medical assistance outside of our business hours please contact our Medical Deputising Service on: 13 SICK (13 74 25)
  • Call : 1300 7425