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Travel-related infections can cause fever, digestive issues, and other health concerns. Get expert medical advice from our Australian-registered online doctors, available 24/7. Consult via telehealth from anywhere in Australia and receive professional guidance within just 15 minutes, ensuring a safe and healthy journey.
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When to consult a GP for travel infections?
It is important to get medical advice for travel-related infections to prevent complications and ensure a safe recovery. You should consult a doctor if you experience:
- Fever & chills: If you develop a high fever, persistent chills, or sweating after travel.
- Digestive issues: If you have prolonged diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, or stomach pain.
- Skin rashes or bites: If you notice unusual skin rashes, swelling, or infected insect bites.
- Respiratory symptoms: If you experience persistent cough, shortness of breath, or chest discomfort.
- Unusual fatigue & body aches: Extreme tiredness, muscle pain, or joint discomfort.
- Persistent headaches: If you have severe or ongoing headaches, especially with fever or dizziness.
- Returning from high-risk areas: If you’ve travelled to regions with malaria, dengue, or other infectious diseases.
Please note: While telehealth can help in managing mild travel related infections, serious complications require in-person medical care. In emergencies, always call 000 or visit the nearest hospital.
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About travel infections
Travel infections refer to diseases or illnesses contracted while traveling, often due to exposure to new environments, different hygiene practices, or contaminated food and water. These infections are more common in regions with poor sanitation or where certain diseases are endemic. Common travel infections include:
- Traveler’s diarrhoea: Caused by consuming contaminated food or water, leading to symptoms like stomach cramps, diarrhoea, and vomiting.
- Malaria: A mosquito-borne disease found in tropical regions, characterized by fever, chills, and flu-like symptoms.
- Dengue fever: Also transmitted by mosquitoes, causing high fever, severe headaches, joint pain, and rash.
- Hepatitis A: A liver infection caused by consuming contaminated food or water, leading to jaundice, fatigue, and abdominal pain.
- Typhoid fever: Caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi, often spread through contaminated food or water, leading to fever, stomach pain, and nausea.
- Zika virus: Spread by mosquitoes, it can cause fever, rash, and joint pain, and may pose risks during pregnancy.
- Cholera: A severe diarrheal disease caused by contaminated water, leading to dehydration and, in extreme cases, death if untreated.
- Tuberculosis (TB): A respiratory infection that can be contracted in areas with high rates of TB, causing cough, fever, and weight loss.
How to avoid travel infections
Avoiding travel infections requires a combination of preventive measures to reduce exposure to harmful pathogens and minimise the risk of illness. Here are some key strategies:
- Stay up to date with vaccinations: Ensure you’re vaccinated for diseases common in your destination, such as Hepatitis A, typhoid, malaria, and yellow fever. Check with your doctor before travel to see what vaccines are recommended or required.
- Practice safe eating and drinking habits:
- Drink only bottled or purified water. Avoid tap water, ice cubes, or any beverages made with unclean water.
- Eat food that’s been thoroughly cooked and avoid raw or undercooked meats, seafood, and eggs.
- Avoid street food if you’re unsure about its preparation or cleanliness.
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before eating and after using the restroom.
- Use insect protection:
- Use insect repellent with DEET to prevent mosquito bites, especially in areas where diseases like malaria or dengue are common.
- Wear long-sleeved clothing and pants to reduce skin exposure during high-risk times (dawn and dusk).
- Sleep under a mosquito net if you’re staying in areas with high mosquito activity.
- Practice good hygiene:
- Regularly wash your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- Carry disinfectant wipes or hand sanitizer when soap and water aren’t available.
- Be cautious with personal items:
- Don’t share personal items like towels, razors, or toothbrushes, which could spread infections.
- If you’re traveling to a malaria-prone area, take malaria prophylaxis as prescribed by your doctor.
- Avoid close contact with sick individuals: If you notice someone with symptoms of an infection (fever, coughing, diarrhoea), avoid close contact with them to reduce the risk of catching the illness.
- Keep your surroundings clean: In hotels or hostels, ensure your living space is clean, especially bedding and bathrooms. Use disinfectant wipes on surfaces you frequently touch.
- Monitor health symptoms: Be vigilant for any unusual symptoms such as fever, fatigue, or digestive issues during or after travel. Seek medical advice promptly if you feel unwell.
Medically reviewed by Dr.Nelson Lau, MBBS FRACGP, GP & Digital Health Specialist.
Frequently asked questions
How can I contact an online doctor for travel-related illness?
You can contact an online doctor for travel-related illness through Hola Health, which allows you to speak to a qualified doctor or medical practitioner via video consultation, phone, or chat. To get started, simply visit the Hola Health platform or app, select a consultation type, fill in your details and make payment. Connect with an Australian-registered practitioner through a video call. These services are available 24/7, ensuring you can receive timely medical advice regardless of your location. The doctor will assess your symptoms, provide a diagnosis, and suggest appropriate treatments or medications for your condition.
How to get a sick certificate online for travel infections?
Getting a sick certificate online for travel infections is quick and convenient. After a quick practitioner’s review, if they determine that you are not able to work or go to school due to your sickness, they can provide you with a medical certificate online. This certificate can be used for work, school, or to inform any relevant parties. Once issued, you can receive the certificate digitally via email which can be used immediately. It’s a seamless process that eliminates the need for in-person visits.
Can I get a referral online through Hola Health?
Yes, you can get a referral online through Hola Health. If your online doctor believes you need further tests, specialist consultations, or additional medical care for your travel-related illness, they can provide referrals digitally. This may include referrals for blood tests, pathology services, radiology, or consultations with a specialist. Referrals are issued immediately after the consultation and can be sent via email.
Can I seek medical advice after hours for travel infections?
How can I get an online prescription for travel infections?
If your online doctor determines that you need medication to treat your travel-related infection, they can provide you with an online prescription. This prescription can be dispensed at your local pharmacy or an online pharmacy for delivery. The process is efficient, and you can begin your treatment promptly without needing to visit a physical clinic.
How soon after travel should I seek medical advice for an infection?
What is traveller’s diarrhoea, and how is it treated?
Traveller’s diarrhoea is caused by contaminated food or water and is treated with rehydration solutions, medications, and, in some cases, anti-diarrheal medications. Consult an online doctor for appropriate treatment.
Is it common for kids to get sick after travelling?
Yes, it is relatively common for children to get sick after traveling, especially if they’ve been exposed to different environments, foods, or conditions that their immune systems aren’t accustomed to. Children are often more susceptible to travel-related illnesses because their immune systems are still developing.
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