Yellow Fever – Travel from countries with yellow fever (YF) transmission risk: vaccination is required for travellers aged ≥1 year; this also applies to transits or stopovers lasting more than 12 hours in countries with yellow fever transmission risk.
3. Recommended Vaccinations
COVID-19
Hepatitis B
Japanese Encephalitis (in the Murray River region and the outer islands of Torres Strait)
Rabies (risk of contact with animals or travel to remote areas)
4. Routine Vaccinations
Diphtheria
Tetanus
Whooping Cough
Chickenpox
Influenza
Measles
Mumps
Rubella
Poliomyelitis
Shingles
5. Special Notes
Japanese Encephalitis: Poses a risk primarily in the Murray River region and on the outer islands of Torres Strait. Vaccination recommended for extended stays in these areas.
Highly developed country: Australia has an excellent healthcare system.