Travel Health
Organising your travel health needs is complex and involves much more than just getting a few vaccinations.
NB: We do not give vaccines for Yellow Fever

What we do for you prior to your travel appointment
Our experienced nursing staff research your travel destinations and planned activities and highlight associated health risks. Based on findings we then recommend necessary vaccines. Your personal risk is based on your individual health and any underlying health conditions.
Time needed
- Please advise us of your travel plans at least 6 weeks prior to your departure date. We need time to do our research and arrange the necessary appointments with the GP and the nurse.
- It takes 2 weeks for vaccines to become fully effective. Therefore, receiving the vaccine at least 2 weeks prior to leaving means you will have the best protection against illness.
Travel Questionnaire – completed at least 6 weeks prior to travel
- Please ensure you have read the information above before completing the Travel Questionnaire.
- We require one questionnaire per person. We only provide travel consultations to our registered patients.
- Complete the form and email to reception@cmed.co.nz
Costs
- Deposit fee of $50 is required to be paid on submission Travel Questionnaire to enable us to us to do the prework for your travel Consultation to research your travel destinations, check vaccination history and plan what vaccines are recommended.
Other Important Information Prior to Travel
Safe Travel – Official advice for New Zealanders living and travelling overseas. It is important to register and update your travel plans on this site.
Once registered the NZ Government will be able to relay important information and account for your safety and wellbeing, as part of New Zealand’s consular response to an overseas emergency. This Site has a travel checklist and tips for safe travel.
https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/quick-checklist-and-tips
Fit for travel – Information on how to stay safe and healthy abroad. This site lists countries so you can check out advice, news, resources etc. for each country you are visiting. https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations. In particular, check out the malaria maps, rabies risk and map out your altitudes if applicable.
Other general travel advice links:
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/disease-prevention-advice/travellers-diarrhoea
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/general-travel-health-advice/mosquito-bite-avoidance
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/disease-prevention-advice/rabies
Travel Insurance – Ensure you take out Travel Insurance. Your policy should cover any activities you plan to undertake (from scuba diving to scooter riding), personal liability, medical treatment, emergency medical evacuation, and any pre-existing medical conditions. Even minor medical treatment can be very expensive overseas.
