Australia

Australia

1. Country Information

  • Continent: Australia and Oceania
  • Region: Oceania

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

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.

  • 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.
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