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Australian AHPRA Registered Doctors
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Online Travel Health Advice & Vaccination Scripts
- Travel health advice
- Travel vaccine scripts
sent to your phone - Doctors online 7am-11pm AEST
- Available 7 days a week
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Australian AHPRA Registered Doctors
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Our doctors use the latest consensus recommendations from the ACTM and up-to-date scientific evidence.
We Offer Scripts for Vaccinations for Your Destination*
Get personalised vaccination advice and prescriptions for your travel destination
Travel vaccinations for Bali
Travel vaccinations for Vietnam
Travel vaccinations for India
Travel vaccinations for Thailand
Travel vaccinations for South Africa
Travel vaccinations for Indonesia
Vaccination for any destination
* Scripts are issued only if deemed clinically appropriate.
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* Scripts are issued only if deemed clinically appropriate.
How to get travel advice online with MediLeave
BOOK
Book a convenient time online with us to speak with an AHPRA registered doctor.
CONSULT
A doctor will call you by phone and discuss your travel health needs.
SCRIPTS
Receive travel health advice. Vaccination scripts also if needed - sent to your email/sms.
VACCINATION
Get vaccinations at local pharmacy or medical practice.
TAKE OFF
Enjoy your trip abroad!
Travel Well with MediLeave
- Telehealth Travel Medicine Service
- Highly qualified Australian AHPRA-registered GPs
- Exceptional care uniquely tailored to your itinerary
Medical Certificates for Travel-Related Health Needs
- Official Documents: Issued by registered Australian doctors.
- Coverage: For illness occurring after your travels.
- Legally Recognised: Valid for work, university, or other appropriate purposes.
Important: We do not provide certificates for travel insurance claims.
The Preventive Travel Kit
Don’t wait until you’re unwell overseas. Discuss these essential “Standby Treatments” with our doctors during your consult.
Severe Gastro Kit
Prescription-strength treatment for "Bali Belly" or severe food poisoning. Includes anti-nausea and specific antibiotics.
Altitude Sickness
Essential for treks in Nepal, Peru, or skiing. Scripts for medications to help your body adjust to high elevations.
Jet Lag & Sleep
Manage long-haul transit with short-term sleep aids or Melatonin to reset your sleep rhythm upon arrival.
Infections & Bites
Topical or oral scripts for infected insect bites or skin conditions common in tropical, humid climates.
*All medications require a clinical consultation and are prescribed at the doctor’s discretion.
Real-Time Global Health & Travel Alerts
Stay informed about current disease outbreaks and international health emergencies. W recommend all travelers review the latest World Health Organization (WHO) andSmartraveller updates before departure.
- Official Documents: Issued by registered Australian doctors.
- Coverage: For illness occurring after your travels.
- Legally Recognised: Valid for work, university, or other appropriate purposes.
Destination Health Guides
Get tailored health advice for your specific travel destination
Planning a trip to Bali? While Indonesia is a favourite for Australians, it carries specific health risks that are best managed before you fly.
- Traveller's Diarrhoea: We provide scripts for "Bali Belly" so you have effective treatment on hand.
- Vaccinations: Advice on Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Japanese Encephalitis vaccine.
- Rabies Prevention: Critical guidance on what to do if bitten by monkeys or dogs.
- Malaria & Dengue: Get scripts for anti-malarials for remote islands.
From the bustling streets of Hanoi to the Mekong Delta, Southeast Asia requires proactive health planning.
- Routine & Required Shots: Scripts for Typhoid and Hepatitis A/B boosters.
- Malaria Prophylaxis: Malarone or Doxycycline for rural provinces.
- Cholera & Water-borne Illness: Oral vaccines for areas with limited sanitation.
- Zika & Dengue: Mosquito bite prevention strategies in high-risk zones.
Travelling to Brazil, Peru, or across Africa often involves mandatory entry requirements and high-altitude challenges.
- Yellow Fever: Mandatory clinical consultation and required prescription.
- Altitude Sickness: Scripts for Inca Trail or Kilimanjaro treks.
- Traveller's Health Kit: Right antibiotics and electrolytes for remote travel.
- Expert guidance on country-specific vaccination requirements.
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Health Risks Overseas
Learn about common health risks when travelling internationally
Malaria
Malaria is a mosquito-borne parasitic illness found in many tropical and subtropical regions. Prevention focuses on bite avoidance and, in some areas, antimalarial medication.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver spread through contaminated food or water, or close contact with an infected person.
Dengue Fever
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral illness common in many overseas destinations, with daytime bite prevention particularly important.
Typhoid
Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis (traveller’s diarrhoea) can be caused by viruses, bacteria or parasites. Hand hygiene and safe food and water choices can help reduce risk.
*All medications require a clinical consultation and are prescribed at the doctor’s discretion.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Health
How does an online travel health consultation work?
An online travel health consult works just like an in-person GP visit and any other telehealth consultation. With MediLeave, connect with an online AHPRA-registered doctor who will assess your travel plans and health needs. They provide tailored medical advice on disease prevention and, where necessary, provide prescription online and referrals for vaccinations like malaria and yellow fever. You can then visit your local pharmacy or medical clinic to have the vaccination administered. Book now to speak to one of our doctors about your travel health needs.
What are the benefits of a telehealth travel medicine consultation?
Convenient – from the comfort of your lounge or office, anywhere, anytime in Australia.
Tailored advice – to your individual health, travel experience and activities that you’re planning on doing whilst overseas.
Safe and efficient – without the need to travel or wait in busy, germ-filled waiting rooms.
Can I get travel health advice for my whole family in one booking?
We recommend that the adults are present at the telehealth travel health consultation, so discussion can be had around their individual health concerns. Children under the age of 16 do not need to be present.
How late is too late to get travel vaccinations or advice? Can I book a last-minute consult?
Do I need specific vaccinations for travel to Bali, Thailand, or Vietnam?
Likely, yes, you would but this would also depend on your medical history, and your specific destination/area in these countries and activities you are planning in these countries. It’s best to have a consult a with a doctor 4–6 weeks prior to your departure and get personalised advice and specific vaccination requirements for each of these countries.
Can I get malaria tablets prescribed online? Which ones do you prescribe?
Yes. If your destination has malaria risk and the doctor considers it clinically appropriate, common antimalarials prescribed include doxycycline, Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), and Lariam (mefloquine). The choice depends on your destination, length of stay, medical history, other medications, pregnancy status and other considerations that the doctor will assess during your consult. Each has different dosing schedules and start times — for example, some need to be started days before entering a malaria zone — so book your consult well before departure.
Can I get a script for "Bali Belly" or traveller's diarrhoea before I leave?
Yes. During your consult, your doctor can discuss “standby” treatment kits for traveller’s diarrhoea, which may include anti-nausea medication, oral rehydration advice, and where clinically appropriate, a prescription for antibiotics to take if symptoms become severe. Your script is sent to your phone before you fly so you can fill it at any Australian pharmacy.
Can I use my MediLeave escript at any Australian pharmacy?
Yes. Your prescription is sent to your phone via SMS or email as an electronic script (eScript) with a QR code. You can take it to any Australian pharmacy that stocks the medication or vaccine. Not all pharmacies hold every travel vaccine on the shelf, so for less common vaccines (such as Japanese encephalitis, rabies, or yellow fever) we recommend calling ahead — some pharmacies can order them in within 1–2 business days.
Can I get a yellow fever vaccine through MediLeave's telehealth consultation?
Our doctors can provide travel health advice about yellow fever and discuss whether it’s appropriate for your trip, and if appropriate can issue you with a prescription for it. However, under Australian regulations the yellow fever vaccine itself can only be administered at a government-accredited Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre by an accredited provider, who also issues the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) required for entry into many countries. After your consult we can guide you to your nearest accredited centre. Yellow fever vaccination must be given at least 10 days before travel for the certificate to be valid.
Is the travel consultation or vaccine covered by Medicare?
MediLeave travel health consultations are a private fee service and are not bulk billed. Most travel vaccines (yellow fever, typhoid, rabies, Japanese encephalitis, cholera) are not covered under the National Immunisation Program, so you’ll pay the standard vaccine cost at your pharmacy. However, if you have private health insurance with appropriate extras cover, you may be able to claim a partial rebate on vaccine costs — we recommend checking with your insurer. We can provide you with a receipt for your consult that your private health insurer may rebate ( you will need to check with your provider).
Have more questions? Speak with one of our doctors today.
Ready for Your Next Adventure?
Book your travel health consultation today and travel with confidence. Our AHPRA-registered doctors are ready to help you prepare.
