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We have a range of vaccinations available covering the full range of Travel needs, routine vaccinations and Childhood immunisations. TRAVEL VACCINESTwinrix ROUTINE VACCINATIONS
Childhood ImmunisationsIn addition to travel vaccinations we stock the full range of publicly funded childhood immunisations recommended by the Ministry of Health, and provided free of charge to eligble children under the National Immunisation Schedule. Ministry of Health National Immunisation Schedule CHOLERACholera causes rapid dehydration, which if untreated can lead to death within 24 hours. It may be present in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Indian subcontinent, parts of Europe, South and Central America, including Mexico. It is spread by eating contaminated food or water. TRAVELLERS DIARRHOEATravellers' diarrhoea is a mild to moderately serious infection caused by one of a number of food and water-borne bacteria. It is common in all countries but is widespread amongst travellers to developing countries. Symptoms include fever, diarrhoea, vomiting, dehydration and malaise. To protect yourself against this disease we advice you:
You can read more about this disease and the vaccine available to protect you by reading the following links: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2010/chapter-2/travelers-diarrhea.aspx http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2010/chapter-5/cholera.aspx http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/datasheet/d/Dukoralinj.pdf https://www.vaccineshoppecanada.com/secure/pdfs/ca/dukoral_e.pdf HEPATITIS AHepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver spread by food, water or person-to-person contact. It is very common in developing countries where sanitation is poor. Symptoms in adults include jaundice (yellowing of the skin), fatigue, nausea, stomach pains, fever, pale stools and dark urine. It is spread by eating contaminated food or water. You can read more about this disease and the vaccines available to protect you by reading the following links: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-hep-a.pdf http://www.medicinenet.com/hepatitis_a/article.htm http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/a/avaxim.pdf http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/h/Havrix.pdf HEPATITIS BHepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver spread by contaminated blood, needles, body piercing and tattooing, or by sexual contact. Common in Southeast Asia, China, Africa, the Middle East, the interior Amazon Basin and certain parts of the Caribbean. Vaccination is recommended for travellers to high risk areas, healthcare workers and those who participate in adventure activities which can result in accident or injury, or unsafe sex. Importantly hepatitis B vaccination is also recommended for living in NZ and often for incoming travellers to NZ. NZ children have been receiving immunisations for hepatitis B since 1987. There was a government catch up programme in primary schools for persons born in the 1980's. However most adults over their mid 20's have not received vaccination, unless they have undertaken this for employment or international travel. A course of Hepatitis B vaccination usually starts as an initial course or 3 vaccines given on day 1, after 1 month and 6 months after the first. Alternatively an accelerant course is given on day 1, 7 and 21 followed by a 4th shot one year later. The duration of protection varies greatly from one person to another. However current guidelines are for a blood test to be done after 5 years or a booster given to maintain adequate levels of immunity against this disease. You can read more about this disease and the vaccines available to protect you by reading the following links: http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/hepatitis/Documents/bfact.pdf http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/e/Engerix-B.pdf http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/h/HBvaxPRO.pdf JAPANESE ENCEPHALITISJapanese encephalitis is caused by a virus that attacks the brain, leading to confusion and sometimes death. It is found in various parts of Asia from East India to Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, Indonesia, Korea and Japan. It is transmitted by mosquitoes and is more common in the rainy season and at the beginning of the dry season. To protect yourself against this disease we advice you: Avoid mosquito bites Avoid outdoor activities between dusk and dawn Use good insect repellent Wear long sleeves and pants Sleep behind fly screens or under mosquito nets Persons staying for prolonged periods in rural areas near birds or pigs are at higher risk and should consider vaccination. The vaccine is unlicensed in NZ, but can be ordered in for persons when necessary. http://www.nathnac.org/pro/factsheets/pdfs/JE.pdf MENINGITISMeningococcal disease is a bacterial infection that can cause illness and death worldwide. It is spread person-to-person by coughing, sneezing, sharing drink bottles or direct contact. The symptoms of fever, headache and feeling unwell may mimic many illnesses. To protect yourself against this disease we advice you: Do not share drink bottles. Use face masks when in close contact with persons who are coughing or sneezing, such as on plane flights. Vaccination is required for pilgrims travelling to Mecca, Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj. You can read more about this disease and the vaccines available to protect you by reading the following links: http://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/index.html http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/m/menomune.pdf http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/m/MencevaxACWY.pdf POLIOA booster for polio is required for travellers to risk regions of India, Nigeria , Afghanistan and Pakistan if they haven't had one for 10 years.
You can read more about this disease and the vaccines available to protect you by reading the following links: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs114/en/ http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/i/Ipol.pdf RABIESRabies vaccines are currently recommended to be taken in a course of 3 shots on days 1, 7, and 21 to 28, followed by a booster after 1 year and then every 5 years after that. It is now about a year since we saw you last and we recommend that if you plan to travel again in the future you should maintain your immunity against this inevitably fatal disease. Rabies is a viral infection of the brain that can follow a bite, scratch or even a lick from an infected animal. It is widespread but more common in developing countries. It is fatal if not treated by prompt immunisation after exposure. People at risk of exposure should have pre-exposure vaccinations. You can read more about rabies and the vaccine available in NZ to protect you by reading the following links: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs099/en/index.html http://www.who.int/rabies/human/en/index.html http://wwwapp1.fda.moph.go.th/drug/zone_search/files/VERORAB_1C%20339_47.pdf TETANUS AND DIPHTHERIATetanus is caused by bacteria which enter the body through a wound or cut. Tetanus spores are found in the soil and sometimes in animal manures. It causes muscle stiffness, painful spasms and sometimes death. People over 40 years of age (particularly women) are most likely to suffer from tetanus. This is because the national childhood immunisation program with tetanus vaccine started in 1960 and before 1960 programmes were only delivered to armed forces personnel. Diphtheria is also a serious bacterial infection of the throat, which can close off the airway. It can also affect the heart and nervous system and cause death. Vaccination is included with adult tetanus boosters to prevent recurrence of this disease in NZ. You can read more about these diseases and the vaccine available to protect you by reading the following links: http://www.who.int/topics/tetanus/en/ http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs089/en/ http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/a/adt-booster.pdf TYPHOIDTyphoid is a life-threatening infection caused by bacteria that spreads from the digestive tract to attack the whole body. Symptoms include high fever, headache. tiredness, loss of appetite, dizziness, abdominal pain, nausea, chills and constipation or diarrhoea. Common in the Pacific Islands, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean and Central and South America. It is spread by eating contaminated food or water.
You can read more about this disease and the vaccines available to protect you by reading the following links: http://www.cdc.gov/nczved/divisions/dfbmd/diseases/typhoid_fever/ http://www.who.int/topics/typhoid_fever/en/ http://www.safetravel.govt.nz/news/index.shtml#typhoid (Re the recent typhoid outbreak in Fiji) http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/t/typhim-vi.pdf http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/t/typherix.pdf YELLOW FEVERYellow fever is a viral illness causing flu-like symptoms, nausea, vomiting, bleeding, abdominal pains and jaundice (yellowing of the skin). It is found in Central and South America as well as tropical regions of Africa. It is carried by mosquitoes. To protect yourself against this disease, we advice: Avoid mosquito bites Avoid outdoor activities between dawn and dusk Use a good insect repellent Wear long sleeves and pants Sleep behind fly screens and under mosquito nets A vaccine is available which can protect you for another 10 years An International Certificate of Vaccination is required for travelling in to a number of countries where this disease is present, or for leaving one country and entering another where the authorities wish to control or prevent the spread of the disease. Only a limited number of clinics internationally are recognised for administration of this vaccine. You can read more about this disease and the vaccines available to protect you by reading the following links: |