This module discusses the epidemiology and vaccines for common travel-associated infections

Objectives:
At the completion of this module participants should be able to

• Recall the epidemiology of common travel-associated infections
• Discuss the available vaccines against travel-associated infections, their administration and common side-effects
• Assess a patient's immunisation requirements specific to their individual travel itinerary
• Recall a system in place in your practice to ensure that patients are educated and informed to be able to make an informed decision regarding travel immunisation

This module uses information from The Australian Immunisation Handbook - 9th Edition correct at Sept 1 2008. For specific information relating to this handbook please refer to the Australian Government website for online updates for this document - http://www.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/Handbook-home .

You will need the latest version of Flash to view the module - you can download the latest version here:
http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash