Travel Health Consultations
Fitch's Pharmacy provides travel health consultations with endorsed Nurse Practitioners via telehealth, available to travellers across Australia. Planning a trip overseas requires more than booking flights and accommodation. Depending on your destination, you may need specific vaccinations, preventive medications, or health advice to stay well during your travels. Our Nurse Practitioners can assess your travel plans, review your vaccination history, recommend appropriate immunisations, prescribe travel medications where clinically appropriate, and provide guidance on health risks specific to your destination. Start your travel health preparation early to ensure you have time to complete any recommended vaccination schedules before departure.
How It Works
- Book Online — Schedule a travel health consultation through HotDoc. Book at least 6 to 8 weeks before your departure date where possible.
- Destination Assessment — Your Nurse Practitioner will review your travel itinerary, assess destination-specific health risks, and check your vaccination history.
- Recommendations — You will receive personalised advice on recommended vaccinations, preventive medications, and health precautions for your destination.
- Vaccinations and Prescriptions — Vaccinations can be administered at our Perth pharmacy or your local provider. Travel medications are prescribed electronically to your preferred pharmacy.
What to Expect
- Consultations typically run for 20 to 30 minutes
- Have your travel itinerary, passport, and vaccination records available
- Your NP will reference current Australian Government travel health guidelines
- Some vaccinations require multiple doses over several weeks — plan ahead
- Prescriptions for travel medications are sent electronically
Who Is This For?
Our travel health consultations are suitable if you are:
- Planning international travel and unsure what vaccinations you may need
- Travelling to regions with specific health risks (tropical, developing countries)
- Needing a review of your vaccination status and travel readiness
- Requiring prescriptions for preventive travel medications
- Looking for professional travel health advice tailored to your destination
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I book a travel health consultation?
We recommend booking at least 6 to 8 weeks before your departure. Some vaccinations require multiple doses given over several weeks, so early planning ensures you are fully protected before you travel.
Can I get vaccinations via telehealth?
Vaccinations must be administered in person. Your Nurse Practitioner can assess your needs via telehealth and provide prescriptions or referrals. Travel vaccinations can then be administered at our Perth pharmacy or at your local immunisation provider.
What travel medications can be prescribed?
Your Nurse Practitioner can prescribe preventive medications appropriate for your travel destination where clinically indicated. The specific medications recommended will depend on your destination, duration of travel, and individual health profile.
Book Your Consultation
Start your travel health preparation today. Book a telehealth consultation with our Nurse Practitioner.
Book a Travel Health Consultation
Or call us on 1800 418 429