Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella Typhi. Usually spread through contaminated food or water, Salmonella Typhi multiplies into the bloodstream of an infected individual, causing life-threatening complications if not treated promptly. Symptoms of typhoid fever commonly include high fever, fatigue, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, rose spots, and constipation or diarrhoea.

Getting vaccinated, in addition to practising proper hygiene and precautions when consuming food or water, are effective preventive measures against typhoid fever.

While fatalities from typhoid fever have reduced drastically due to improved living conditions and the introduction of antibiotics, the disease continues to be a public health issue in many areas. According to the 2019 data from the World Health Organisation, there are 9 million cases of typhoid fever recorded annually, with 110,000 of them leading to death per year.

In Australia, cases of this disease are rare and usually only occur among people who travel to endemic regions that lack access to safe drinking water and proper sanitation. These regions include Eastern and Southern Asia (Indonesia/Bali, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh), Africa, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and the Middle East.1 Tourists and humanitarian aid workers deployed to these regions are at higher risk of exposure and are thus highly recommended to receive typhoid fever vaccinations.

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Make your overseas travels safe and worry-free by getting vaccinated at Coolangatta Medical Centre. Our vaccination clinic is open to provide accessible and comprehensive typhoid fever vaccinations to ensure you have a healthy and enjoyable trip.

The Department of Health and Aged Care recommends the typhoid vaccination for the following individuals:

• Military personnel
• Laboratory workers who work with Salmonella Typhi
• Travellers 2 years old and above who are going to typhoid-endemic regions

Our team of doctors at Coolangatta Medical Centre offer all necessary vaccinations and health advice to keep yourself protected, including typhoid fever, cholera, and COVID-19, as well as personalised health recommendations tailored to your itinerary. Book a consultation with us to discuss your travel plans and plan out your vaccination schedule.

Our team of Travel Doctors in Gold Coast share their expertise in vaccinations required by law for entry to a country as well as the specific precautions needed and the vaccinations recommended for general protection against diseases. Always seek medical advice from travel doctors at least a month before your trip to learn more about the necessary vaccinations required before visiting your destination.

• Dr Mary McDevitt

• Dr Kerrie Davis
  

• Dr Michaelia Verbeek

• Dr Russell O’Brien

Coolangatta Medical Centre offers extensive travel vaccinations and other specialised health services in the following areas:

• Tweed Heads
• Tweed Heads South
• Tweed Heads West
• Bilinga
• Cobaki Lakes
• Tugun

Coolangatta Medical Centre offers a spectrum of health services designed to ensure your holistic wellness. From preventive care to advanced diagnostics, our team of doctors can address your needs at every level of care.

• Travel Vaccination
• Integrated Health Care
• Health Checks for All
• Meningitis Vaccine
• Iron Infusion
• Drug Testing

Full fee upfront is payable on the day of your appointment and will be processed with a credit/debit card token provided at the time of booking.

Medicare rebate is processed for you on your behalf by the administration team and will go back into the account that you have nominated with Medicare within 24 to 48 hours. For more information about Medicare rebates, see our FAQs page.

Out of pocket fee is the amount of money that you will be out of pocket after Medicare has processed your rebate.