Globetrotting Aussies risking infectious diseases
Australians are putting themselves at risk of contracting potentially serious infectious diseases while travelling abroad.
Researchers from the University of Sydney’s Family Medicine Research Centre have found more than three-in-five Australians are not seeking professional health advice before travelling overseas, with many visiting destinations carrying a risk of infectious diseases, including hepatitis A and B, typhoid fever and rabies.
Given there is up to a 50 per cent chance of experiencing a travel-related illness, doctors are issuing international travellers with a travel health warning today – seek professional health advice before venturing overseas.
Check out the travel health 3D animation and infographic below!
Infectious travel-related diseases 3D animation from VIVA! Communications on Vimeo.
