Why visit a TMA clinic before your trip?

Many travel destinations expose people to unfamiliar environments. These risks are easily managed provided you have up to date pre - departure health information, correct immunisations, and a travellers medical kit.

What makes TMA clinics different?

• Our people
• Our ongoing education program
• Our special deals with suppliers

TMA medical staff are familiar with the exact risks in the various countries, regions and itineraries etc and how to best manage those risks. For example: ...Did you know that new research has shown that the best way to deal with travellers diarrhoea is to take a special antibiotic. Which antibiotic depends on where in the world you are visiting. If your GP does not have time to stay up to date in travel medicine, you will get more up to date advice from a doctor with more knowledge in that area. Also some destinations require Yellow Fever vaccination which is not given by GP's.

Ideally you should seek advice at least 8 weeks before departure, to allow adequate time for courses of vaccines, for vaccines to take effect, for any side effects to subside, and to test any medications you may need before departure. Good organisation skills are essential to the modern traveller, and organising your health is no exception.

TMA members are keen travellers too!

Google is a great tool, but the best way to get good recommendations is to consult a travel doctor in person, not to trust lists off the internet.

All our medical staff receive regular bulletins about health risks around the world, and spend time participating in discussions and meetings about travel medicine.

Our special deals with suppliers mean we can provide travellers with good quality tools (kits, vaccines etc) at a very competitive price.