Types of Vaccinations
- Flu Vaccinations
Viruses spread easily in the workplace, especially in those industries with high levels of human contact. Annual vaccinations are essential to combat new influenza strains which present each season.
Overview
Era Health’s program runs from March to July each year when influenza is at its peak. Viruses tend to spread easily in those industries with high levels of human contact. Annual vaccinations are essential to combat various strains of influenza which present each season.
Immunisation Benefits
- 25% reduction in the frequency of upper respiratory illnesses
- 43% reduction in absenteeism from work due to influenza related symptons
- 36% reduction in absenteeism due to all illnesses
- Cost benefi t to employers is at least $25 per person vaccinated
- Travel Vaccinations
Era Health provides a complete medical service for travellers to all parts of the globe, including many different vaccinations such as yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis and rabies. Era health also provides advice and support to all types of travellers going to all destinations. Our trusted clinic has maintained a standard of excellence in travel medicine for many years.
One of the most common problems facing global travellers is how to deal with a sudden illness, accident or other health emergency in a foreign country. Illness not only presents a danger to travellers but results in unexpected cost, lost opportunities and an inability to complete activities. Travellers need to consider some simple precautions to guarantee a safe and memorable journey. Illnesses can be avoided with modern, safe and effective vaccinations and a clear understanding of other important preventative measures. Visiting Era Health before your trip can certainly help ensure that your journey will be very enjoyable.
- Routine vaccinations
Usually, these vaccines will have been administered during childhood or prior to attending our clinic. Vaccinations in this category include Tetanus, Diphtheria, Chicken Pox (Varicella), Whooping Cough (Pertussis), Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pneumonia, Influenza and in recent years Hepatitis B. During your consultation, our doctor will assess whether these routine vaccinations are up-to-date or require boosters.
- Legally-required vaccinations
Only a few vaccines are required to fulfil customs requirements throughout the world. The most common vaccination that is required for passage through customs is yellow fever. Most of the travellers who attend our clinic who are visiting either Africa or South America will require this vaccine. Once the vaccine has been administered by our staff you will be issued with a special certificate called International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis which you must present when passing through customs if you have visited certain countries. From time to time other vaccinations may be required under special circumstances. Please contact our clinic for the latest updated requirements.
- Recommended vaccinations to prevent illness while abroad
Although these vaccinations are not compulsory, they are frequently required to prevent illnesses which may be severe or even fatal. Illnesses like Hepatitis A for instance are very common in unvaccinated international travellers. At the time of your consultation, a doctor will talk with you about your specific risks while abroad of these vaccine-preventable illnesses. The doctor will make a specific recommendation based on your individual itinerary and your past medical and vaccination history. Vaccinations in this category protect against illnesses including
HEPATITIS A
TYPHOID
HEPATITIS B
YELLOW FEVER
MENINGITIS
JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE
RABIES
CHOLERA
OTHER VACCINES
During your consultation with our doctor we will assess your individual requirements for other vaccines which are not specifically related to travel. In most cases this will involve whether basic childhood vaccines require boosters to enhance immunity. Some of these illnesses are described in the section below.
Tetanus
Influenza
Diphtheria
Polio
Measles-Mumps-and Rubella
Varicella (Chickenpox)
Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE)