The Travel Doctor
Traveller's medical & vaccination centre
Useful Links
Useful for Travellers
Lonely Planet Online
Solid current travel information from the people that made the
Lonely Planet guide books such a success.
CIA World Factbook
Excellent summary of facts & figures for every country including population,
ethnic groups, life expectancy, recent history, & disturbances.
Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
The TOWD is your guide to official tourism information, an index listing only official government tourism offices, convention & visitors bureaus, & similar agencies. No travel agents, no tour operators, no hotels.
For Travelers with Disabilities – MossRehab ResourceNet
Accessible travel is a useful US site with information for the disabled traveller.
For Travelers with Diabetes – www.diabetictraveler.com
United Nations – Maps & Geographic Information Resources
Lots of maps from the United Nations.
Scared of Getting on a Plane? Fearless Flyers
Help & courses to help you overcome a fear of flying from this not-for-profit group.
Divers Alert Network
For diving medical assistance & advice.
You've Got What? Public & Environmental Health Service of the Department of Human Services
South Australia - helps you understand the ways infectious diseases are spread & gives simple, practical advice on prevention.
Altitude & Wilderness Medicine Issues are Discussed at www.treksafe.com.au
Some great information about altitude illness, & first aid.
Useful Australian Government Health Advisories
www.smartraveller.gov.au
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade website with consular travel advisories for many countries, including political, social & medical issues that may impact on travellers to those countries.
Medicare Australia
Reciprocal Health Agreements: What health care can you be entitled to while travelling overseas?
Medicare Australia
Taking or sending PBS medicines overseas: What are the rules about taking or sending PBS medicines out of Australia?
Useful International Medical Clinics
Worldwide
ISTM: International Society of Travel Medicine has a clinic directory for finding travel clinics world wide.
Worldwide
IAMAT: The International Association of Medical Assistance to Travellers has a book for travellers listing English speaking doctors in every corner of the globe. IAMAT is a non-profit organisation established in 1960. You can join for a donation & it takes about 4 weeks for the book to arrive.
Singapore Medical Services Contact
Email camden@imc-healthcare.com for a comprehensive array of quality medical care.
Thailand Medical Services Contact
Email gdbkk@loxinfo.co.th
South Africa Services – Travel Doctor Africa
A range of medical services can be obtained from Travel Doctor Africa.
Bali International Medical Clinic
Nepal Services – CIWEC Centre Kathmandu
Western-quality medical care within Nepal for travellers & expatriates.
Useful International Resources
UK Health Protection Agency - Malaria Guidelines
US State Dept - List of HIV Entry Requirements
Australian Immunisation details
