By Domenic Chindamo – Pharmacist, Lygon Everyday Chemist, Brunswick East

At Lygon Everyday Chemist, we are proud to say: **Here for Good. Every Day.**

Planning an overseas trip? Whether you're heading to Bali, Thailand, India, Japan, or beyond - Hepatitis A & B remain two of the most common, preventable illnesses Australians catch while travelling.

We offer complete travel health consultations, on-the-spot vaccinations, and personalised protection plans to keep you protected during your holiday.

What Is Hepatitis - and Why It Matters When Travelling

Hepatitis A

Spread by contaminated food or water. 

Common in:

• Indonesia (Bali)
• Thailand
• Vietnam
• Fiji
• India
• Middle East
• South America
• Africa

Hepatitis B

Spread through blood, bodily fluids, and unsafe medical/dental equipment. 

Risks include:

• Minor injuries
• Tattoos/piercings overseas
• Unprotected sex
• Sharing razors/toothbrushes
• Medical treatment abroad

Both are preventable through vaccination.

Why Travellers Should Consider Hepatitis A & B Vaccination

• Strong long-term protection
• High risk in many popular destinations
• Safer than relying on food/water hygiene overseas
• Accelerated schedules available
• Twinrix (Hep A + B) available

Top 10 Travel Destinations for Australians & Recommended Vaccines

1. Indonesia (Bali) – Hep A, Hep B, Typhoid 

2. New Zealand – Flu, COVID-19 

3. USA – Flu, COVID-19 

4. UK – Flu, Hep A (selected travellers) 

5. Thailand – Hep A, Hep B, Typhoid, JE 

6. Japan – Hep A (some travellers), Flu 

7. Vietnam – Hep A, Hep B, Typhoid 

8. India – Hep A, Hep B, Typhoid, Cholera 

9. Fiji – Hep A, Typhoid 

10. Singapore/Malaysia – Hep A, Hep B 

Top 10 Traveller Mistakes

1. Leaving vaccinations too late 

2. Assuming resorts eliminate food/water risk 

3. Skipping Hep B 

4. No traveller’s diarrhoea essentials 

5. Not checking medication legality 

6. Travelling with insufficient prescriptions 

7. No mosquito/dengue plan 

8. Ignoring heat/altitude risks 

9. Poor travel insurance 

10. Not consulting a travel health pharmacist 

Free Travel Checklist (Download Available on Facebook Post)

Covers:

• Vaccines 
• Medications 
• Mosquito safety 
• Hydration 
• Travel insurance 
• First aid 
• Packing 

How Lygon Everyday Chemist Helps Travellers Prepare

• Travel Health Consultations 
• On-site Vaccinations (Hep A, Hep B, Twinrix, Typhoid, Flu, COVID-19) 
• Traveller's Essentials 
• Medication Safety Review 
• Pharmacy App for reminders and repeats 

Book Your Travel Consultation Today

Let us help you stay protected, informed, and travel-ready.

Lygon Everyday Chemist - **Here for Good. Every Day.**

Book now, walk in, or call us anytime.