Travel Medicine
The Local Doctor provides travel-medicine consultations at its Ivanhoe and Diamond Creek clinics, advising which vaccinations you need for your destination. Book at least 6 weeks before departure where possible so your body has time to respond to any vaccines.
Written by Dr Christopher Irwin · MBChB, FRACGP, MMed (Skin Cancer), FACAM, ASCD · Reviewed by Dr Christopher Irwin · Updated 11 June 2026
Travel vaccination
Travelling is lots of fun, and we want your trip to be a healthy one, which is why you should discuss your overseas holiday with your GP to receive travel vaccination advice.
Depending on where you are going, you may need vaccinations to prevent your holiday being ruined by illness and disease.
Please make an appointment at least 6 weeks prior to your departure if possible, as this will allow sufficient time for your body to respond well to any vaccinations that you may need.