Vaccinations offer a very safe and effective preventive strategy against many infectious diseases, including those we could face when travelling. At REVIV, we offer a gold standard approach to vaccination, based on the latest studies around optimal vaccination schedules to protect your health.
Vaccinations are now more important than ever to help restore health and immunity. Click on the following link to access information about which vaccinations are required or recommended.
DPT is a trivalent vaccine that protects against diphtheria, polio, and tetanus. diphtheria is a disease that can cause long-term heart, lung, and neurological problems; polio is a neurological disease that can infect the spinal cord, resulting in paralysis; and tetanus, which enters the body through cuts or wounds, causes painful muscle stiffening. these diseases are potentially fatal and disabling, but they are also preventable; thus, immunisation is recommended.
Dosage & Instructions
DPT vaccines are routinely administered in a series of five vaccines during childhood. A single booster is sufficient every 10 years or before travel if immunisations are up to date.
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Immunisation record is highly suggested for proper dosing.
Protection
Most people experience long-term protection after finishing the course, but they should get a booster shot every 10 years to stay protected against tetanus.
Recommended For
Routine immunisation is recommended, as is travel vaccination for visits to high-risk areas.
Typhoid vaccination provides short-term protection to people who have been exposed to bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal problems, fever and can be potentially life-threatening. The disease is transmitted by consuming contaminated food and water.
Dosage & Instructions
The Typhoid vaccine is given as a single dose injection and should be given at least 2 weeks before travel.
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Immunisation record is not mandatory, but useful.
Protection
The vaccine generally provides some level of protection, but its efficacy wears off over time. A booster every 2 years is advised for repeated exposure.
Recommended For
Travel vaccination; not recommended for routine administration unless you live in an endemic area.
Polio vaccine is effective in preventing the illness, which is a potentially fatal disease that can infect the spinal cord and cause paralysis. majority of people are immunised against polio as children.
Dosage & Instructions
High-risk adults that have never been vaccinated should receive 3 doses. The second dose should be given 1-2 months after the first, and the third dose should be given 6-12 months after the second. Adults who have been partially vaccinated can catch up at any time. Adults who have received all three doses can receive a one-time lifetime booster if they are at high risk.
Certificate
Immunisation record is highly suggested for proper dosing.
Protection
Most people experience long-term protection after completing the course.
Recommended For
Routine immunisation is recommended, as is travel vaccination for visits to high-risk areas.
Rabies vaccine provides protection against the rabies virus and is generally well tolerated. The disease is transmitted through rabies-infected animal bites or scratches and can result in potentially fatal neurological illness.
Dosage & Instructions
Rabies vaccine for pre-exposure is administered in three injections. The second dose is given 1 week after the first, and the third dose is given 1-2 weeks after the second.
Certificate
Immunisation record is highly suggested for proper dosing.
Protection
People who have previously received a complete course of Rabies vaccine have a simplified course upon exposure. A post-exposure booster is frequently required,along with further medical evaluation.
Recommended For
Travel vaccination; not recommended for routine administration unless you live in an endemic area.
The TDAP vaccine is a combination vaccine that protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds, causing painful muscle stiffening and other potentially life threatening complications. Diptheria can cause long-term heart, lung, and neurological problems, and Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, can cause severe respiratory illnesses, particularly in children. These diseases are potentially fatal and disabling, but they are also preventable; thus, immunisation is recommended.
Dosage & Instructions
Adults who have never received a TDAP dose should do so. Adults should also get a booster dose every ten years, or sooner in the case of a contaminated wound or burn.
Certificate
Immunisation record is not mandatory, but useful.
Protection
Vaccine protection lasts for 10 years on average, but a booster is recommended if there is a cut, burn, or contaminated exposure and the previous immunisation was more than 5 years ago.
Recommended For
Routine immunisation is recommended, as is travel vaccination for visits to high-risk areas.
Although the efficacy of the influenza vaccination varies from year to year, it generally protects against influenza viruses that are common during the winter seasons and are highly contagious. Influenza causes respiratory infections which are generally limited in healthy individuals. Routine flu vaccinations are strongly advised for high-risk individuals.
Dosage & Instructions
The flu vaccine protects from illness and the spread of the virus. It should be administered annually as a single injection vaccine.
Certificate
Immunisation record is not mandatory, but useful.
Protection
Influenza vaccines vary from year to year due to the rapid change of the virus. Protective effects are generally limited to the same season or year.
Recommended For
Routine immunisation.
The Hepatitis A vaccine protects against infection and liver damage caused by the Hepatitis A virus (HAV). The disease is generally transmitted through contaminated food and water or from person to person. Hepatitis A is a serious disease that can cause permanent damage; however, it is also preventable with vaccination.
Dosage & Instructions
The Hepatitis A vaccine is administered in two doses, 6 months apart, and both must be completed for full protection. People who have only received partial vaccination should make up for the missed dose. A single dose of Hepatitis A vaccine may offer protection up to 2 weeks after exposure.
Certificate
Immunisation record is highly suggested for proper dosing.
Protection
Most people experience long-term protection after completing the course.
Recommended For
Routine immunisation is recommended, as is travel vaccination for visits to high-risk areas.
The Hepatitis B vaccine protects against infection and liver damage caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). The disease is spread through body fluid contact or from person to person. Hepatitis B is a serious disease that can cause permanent damage; however, it is also preventable with vaccination.
Dosage & Instructions
The Hepatitis B vaccine is administered in a two- or three-shot series, depending on the preparation, with the first and second doses given at least 4 weeks apart. People who have only received partial vaccination should make up for the missed dose(s). A single dose of Hepatitis B vaccine may offer protection if administered 24 hours after exposure.
Certificate
Immunisation record is highly suggested for proper dosing.
Protection
Most people experience long-term protection after completing the course.
Recommended For
Routine immunisation is recommended, as is travel vaccination for visits to high-risk areas.
Cholera vaccination provides short-term protection to people who have been exposed to bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal problems; most notably severe diarrhoea that causes dehydration. The disease is transmitted by consuming contaminated food and water.
Dosage & Instructions
The vaccine for Cholera is administered as a single oral dose and should be administered at least 10 days prior to exposure.
Certificate
Immunisation record is not mandatory, but useful.
Protection
The vaccine will effectively protect against Cholera for 30 days.
Recommended For
Travel vaccination; not recommended for routine administration unless you live in an endemic area.
The HPV (Gardasil 9) vaccine protects against the human papillomavirus group of viruses, which are primarily transmitted during sexual intercourse. Persistent HPV infection can lead to cancer and genital warts. The vaccine protects against virus strains; however, barrier methods of protection are advised to prevent other diseases. Women should continue to have regular smear tests.
Dosage & Instructions
Adults with weakened immune systems or those under the age of 26 who have not received prior immunisation should receive three doses. The vaccine is less effective in people over the age of 26, and most people have already been exposed by then.
Certificate
Immunisation record is highly suggested for proper dosing.
Protection
Most people experience long-term protection after completing a 3-series course.
Recommended For
Routine immunisation.
The Japanese Encephalitis vaccine is effective in preventing the disease, which causes a brain infection and can be fatal. The disease is transmitted by mosquitoes in endemic areas.
Dosage & Instructions
The Japanese Encephalitis vaccine is administered as a two-part vaccine spaced 28 days apart. The second vaccine should be administered 1 week prior to travel.
Certificate
Immunisation record is highly suggested for proper dosing.
Protection
The exact duration of protection is unknown. A booster is recommended if the prior vaccine is over 1 year from exposure risk.
Recommended For
Travel vaccination; not recommended for routine administration unless you live in an endemic area.
Malaria is a mosquito-transmitted disease caused by a parasite that is common in tropical regions. Malaria causes fever, chills, body aches, anaemia, and can be life-threatening in severe cases. Preventative measures include mosquito repellents and barrier methods, as well as preventative medications to prevent disease.
Dosage & Instructions
Malaria prophylaxis is not a vaccination. There are different medications used to prevent Malaria and the exact regimen will depend on the area of travel, duration, and existing medical problems. Medication is prescribed to take before, during and after travel.
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Malarial prophylaxis regimen requires a prescription.
Protection
Prophylaxis is effective at preventing Malaria when taken properly, but it is not 100% effective due to a variety of factors, including medication resistance.
Recommended For
Prevention Medication.
Adults are given the PPSV-23 vaccine, which protects against 23 different types of bacteria that can cause upper respiratory infections. For young children, the vaccine is ineffective. Most adults will not need this vaccine unless they smoke, are in a higher risk group with other medical conditions, or are over the age of 65.
Dosage & Instructions
PPSV-23 is given as a single dose, and immunity develops within 2-3 weeks. A booster vaccination may be recommended based on prior Pneumonia vaccination history and other risk factors.
Certificate
Immunisation record is highly suggested for proper dosing.
Protection
Most people experience long-term protection from the vaccination.
Recommended For
Routine immunisation.
The PCV-13 vaccine protects against 13 different types of bacteria that can cause upper respiratory infections such as ear, throat, and lung infections. Most adults will not require this vaccine unless they smoke, are in a high-risk group with other medical conditions, or did not receive it as a child.