Travelling Overseas? Don’t Forget Your Typhoid Vaccination – Visit Bentleigh Doctors First

If you’re planning travel to Asia, the Pacific Islands, Africa, Central or South America, it’s important to consider the risk of typhoid fever—a serious bacterial infection spread through contaminated food and water. The good news is, it’s preventable with a simple vaccine, and your local GP in Bentleigh can help.

At Bentleigh Doctors, we provide comprehensive travel health consultations and typhoid vaccinations, making it easy for you to prepare for a safe and healthy journey.

What Is Typhoid Fever?

Typhoid fever is caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi. It spreads through poor sanitation and contaminated food or drinks. Travellers are most at risk in countries where clean drinking water and good hygiene practices are not guaranteed.

Symptoms of typhoid include:

  • Persistent high fever

  • Weakness and fatigue

  • Stomach pain

  • Diarrhoea or constipation

  • Headache and loss of appetite

If untreated, typhoid can be life-threatening.

Who Should Get the Typhoid Vaccine?

Anyone travelling to countries with a moderate to high risk of typhoid should be vaccinated, particularly if you’re:

  • Visiting friends or relatives in rural areas

  • Staying for more than a few weeks

  • Travelling off the beaten track

  • Working or volunteering in communities with poor sanitation

The typhoid vaccine is recommended for travel to:

  • India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh

  • Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand

  • Papua New Guinea and parts of the Pacific

  • Central and South America

  • Many parts of Africa

Typhoid Vaccination at Bentleigh Doctors

Your GP in Bentleigh will assess your travel itinerary and provide the most suitable vaccine for your needs. There are two main types of typhoid vaccines:

  • Injection (Typhim Vi): A single dose that offers protection for up to 3 years

  • Oral vaccine (not always available in Australia): A course of capsules taken over several days

We usually recommend the injectable vaccine, as it’s widely available, convenient, and well tolerated.

During your travel health appointment at Bentleigh Doctors, we can also:

  • Update routine vaccines like tetanus, measles and hepatitis

  • Provide other travel-specific vaccines (e.g., Hepatitis A, cholera, yellow fever)

  • Offer tailored advice on food and water safety, insect protection, and managing stomach bugs abroad

When to Book Your Appointment

Typhoid vaccines should be given at least 2–3 weeks before you travel to ensure full protection. Ideally, book your travel consultation 6–8 weeks before departure to allow time for all necessary vaccines.

Even if your trip is soon, it’s still worth seeing your GP—some protection is better than none, and last-minute health advice can make a big difference.

Convenient, Local, and Travel-Ready

Located in the heart of Bentleigh and close to Brighton East, Moorabbin, and Ormond, Bentleigh Doctors is your go-to clinic for expert travel health support.

Whether you’re backpacking through India, heading to Vietnam for a food tour, or visiting family overseas, our team is here to help you travel safely—with the right vaccinations and reliable medical advice.

Book your travel health appointment today with a GP in Bentleigh. Let us help you stay protected wherever your travels take you.

📍 Bentleigh Doctors – Your Local Travel Health Experts
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