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Oceania
Australia
Excellent healthcare. Sun exposure, marine life, and rural venomous creatures are unique risks.
Routine vaccines
- MMR
- Tdap
- Polio
- Influenza
- COVID-19
Recommended vaccines
- Hepatitis B (extended stays)
- Japanese Encephalitis (northern regions in wet season)
Disease risks & prevention
Sun exposure / skin cancer
SPF 50+ sunscreen, hat, UV clothing.
Ross River virus (mosquito-borne)
Repellent in rural areas.
Marine stingers (jellyfish)
Wear stinger suits in tropical waters Nov–May.
Water
Tap water safe.
Food
Excellent standards.
Insects
Mosquitoes in tropical north; ticks in bush areas.
General information only, pending clinical review. Not a substitute for professional medical advice — consult a travel medicine specialist before your trip.
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