Ensure full courses of all basic vaccines are given for those who travel
Extra vaccines for the very young (for those who may not have complete courses), especially the measles vaccine, which is important
Speak to pregnant mothers and mothers of little children who come from countries with high TB risk about BCG vaccinations for their children if they plan on visiting family overseas
Patients who are going onto long term immunosuppressives (such as TNF inhibitors) and wish to travel to high-risk countries should have live vaccines BEFORE commencing such treatment



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<li>Ensure full courses of all basic vaccines are given for those who travel</li>
<li>Extra vaccines for the very young (for those who may not have complete courses), especially the measles vaccine, which is important</li>
<li>Speak to pregnant mothers and mothers of little children who come from countries with high TB risk about BCG vaccinations for their children if they plan on visiting family overseas</li>
<li>Patients who are going onto long term immunosuppressives (such as TNF inhibitors) and wish to travel to high-risk countries should have live vaccines BEFORE commencing such treatment </li>
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Host: David Lim | Total Time: 28 min
Guest: Dr Deb Mills, Medical Director; Dr Deb the Travel Doctor
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