Travel Vaccines

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Planning an overseas trip? Protect yourself and your loved ones with travel vaccines at 1 Health in Christchurch. Here’s what travellers need to know about the essential vaccines, why each one matters, and how long you’ll stay protected.

Travel Vaccines Offered at 1 Health

• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Typhoid
• Tetanus
• Polio
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
• Influenza
• Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
• Rabies

Why Each Vaccine Is Important – Disease & Duration

Hepatitis A
Why vaccinate? Hepatitis A spreads through contaminated food or water, causing severe liver infection. Risks are highest in Asia, Africa, and South America, and outbreaks may be unpredictable.
Duration of protection: Two doses can provide lifetime immunity

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Hepatitis B
Why vaccinate? Spread by blood and body fluids, this virus leads to chronic liver disease. Ideal for those travelling long-term, working in healthcare, or at medical/legal risk overseas.
Duration of protection: Three doses often provide lifelong immunity if successful antibody response is confirmed

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Typhoid
Why vaccinate? Typhoid fever is contracted via contaminated food or drink, with significant prevalence in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Pacific. Essential for all travellers, including resort goers.
Duration of protection: Injectable—2–3 years; oral—up to 5 years

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Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis
Why vaccinate? Tetanus lives in soil worldwide, infecting via wounds; diphtheria and pertussis cause life-threatening respiratory disease.
Duration of protection: Booster recommended every 10 years

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Polio
Why vaccinate? Still present in some parts of Africa and Asia. This viral infection may result in irreversible paralysis.
Duration of protection: Single adult booster after childhood series gives lifelong protection

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Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
Why vaccinate? Measles outbreaks still occur globally; mumps and rubella are also serious.
Duration of protection: Two doses generally offer lifelong immunity

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Influenza
Why vaccinate? Flu strains change every year, so catching seasonal flu during travel is common. Vaccination helps prevent severe illness and disruption of travel plans.
Duration of protection: Annual vaccination needed

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Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Why vaccinate? Dangerous for babies and adults, especially in outbreaks or close contact settings.
Duration of protection: Approx. 10 years after booster

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Rabies
Why vaccinate? Rabies is nearly always fatal if not treated, with highest risks in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Essential for travel where animal bites (especially dogs or monkeys) are possible.
Duration of protection: Three-dose series generally offers long-term (sometimes lifelong) immunity. Pre-vaccine makes post-exposure treatment straightforward and greatly increases survival

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Expert Travel Health at 1 Health

• All vaccines administered by experienced clinicians
• Individualised risk assessment and tailored plans
• No need to be an enrolled patient—casual appointments available

Book Early for Full Protection

Ideally, plan vaccinations 4–6 weeks before travel. Short-notice consultations are available. Choose 1 Health in Christchurch for expert travel vaccines and personalised travel advice

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*Note: Yellow Fever vaccination is not performed at 1 Health, but we’re happy to advise or refer as needed for specific destinations.