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South America

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Copacabana, the Andes, the Galapagos and Machu Pichu. An amazing continent with the largest rainforests, rivers, magnificent mountain ranges and history. You can’t get much further away from home, so to minimise the health risks so check the tabs below for useful information and make a booking with your doctor at GSH to receive customised advice specific for your trip.

Infectious diseases present include

Yellow fever is endemic in 13 South American countries. You’ll need evidence of Yellow Fever immunisation to be allowed into some of these, but also to get back into Australia.
Typhoid, common across much of the continent
Hepatitis A one of the most common vaccine-preventable diseases acquired during travel
Malaria endemic across South America, excluding Chile and Uruguay
Dengue fever, Rabies, Hepatitis B

Considerations

Medical services: Hospitals often require confirmation of medical insurance or upfront payment prior to providing any services, including emergency care
Weather check: Storms, flashflooding and landslides are common in Southern Brazil in the wet season December – March
Water borne diseases: Schistosomiasis is a risk, so avoid swimming in fresh water lakes and rivers
Altitude sickness: Many trips may involve mountain climbing
Use experienced guides: Getting lost or injured while trekking is a hazard
Wear appropriate clothing: Protect yourself from sun, cold, mosquitoes and plant irritation
Water: Bottled, boiled or chemically treated
Food: Peel it, boil it, cook it or forget it

Be aware of

Very high HIV/AIDS rates. Always practice safe sex
Unregistered taxis: Look for photo ID displayed
Don’t assume drivers will stop at red lights
High rates of crime: Be street smart

Common Destination

South East Asia

GSH Doctors who provides Travel Health service

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Dr Andrew Leigh

Doctor of Medicine, University of Sydney 2020

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Dr Isabel Watkins

BMED(2019); FRACGP

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Dr Kate Gatman

MBChB

Acute IllnessChild Health ServicesChronic Disease Prevention & ManagementHealth OptimisationMental HealthReproductive HealthSexual HealthTravel HealthWomen’s HealthWork Health

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Dr Joshua Mortimer

BMedSci; MBBS; FRACGP

Acute IllnessChild Health ServicesChronic Disease Prevention & ManagementMental HealthReproductive HealthSexual HealthSkin CancerTravel HealthWork Health

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Dr Jennifer Huo

BMed MD; FRACGP

Acute IllnessChild Health ServicesChronic Disease Prevention & ManagementMental HealthReproductive HealthSexual HealthTravel HealthWomen’s HealthWork Health

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Dr Jason Boyd

MBBS; FRACGP; SCHP

Acute IllnessChild Health ServicesChronic Disease Prevention & ManagementMental HealthSexual HealthSkin CancerSurgical ProceduresTravel HealthWork Health

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Dr Rosemary Chen

BMed; FRACGP

Acute IllnessAlopecia Areata TreatmentAntenatal CareChild Health ServicesChronic Disease Prevention & ManagementHIV ManagementMental HealthReproductive HealthSexual HealthTravel HealthWomen’s HealthWork Health

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Dr Atari Metcalf

BSc (Health Promotion); MD; FRACGP

Acute IllnessAlopecia Areata TreatmentChronic Disease Prevention & ManagementHIV ManagementReproductive HealthSexual HealthTravel HealthWomen’s Health

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Dr Stephanie Andriputri

MBBS; BA; DRANZCOG; DCH; FRACGP

Acute IllnessChild Health ServicesChronic Disease Prevention & ManagementMental HealthReproductive HealthSexual HealthTravel HealthWomen’s HealthWork Health

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Dr Min Yin Huang

MBBS; FRACGP; DCH; FPAA Nat Cert

Acute IllnessAntenatal CareChild Health ServicesChronic Disease Prevention & ManagementMental HealthReproductive HealthSexual HealthSkin CancerSurgical ProceduresTravel HealthWork Health

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Dr Winnie Yao

MBBS; Paed Cert; FRACGP; SH+FPA

Acute IllnessAlopecia Areata TreatmentAntenatal CareChild Health ServicesChronic Disease Prevention & ManagementMental HealthReproductive HealthSexual HealthTravel HealthWomen’s HealthWork Health

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Dr Natasha Bartos

MBBS; FRACGP; MPH; DCH; FPAA; Nat Cert.

Acute IllnessAntenatal CareChild Health ServicesChronic Disease Prevention & ManagementHIV ManagementMental HealthReproductive HealthSexual HealthTravel HealthWomen’s HealthWork Health

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Dr Caitlin Weston

CF; BLibSt; MBBS; FRACGP

Acute IllnessChild Health ServicesChronic Disease Prevention & ManagementMental HealthReproductive HealthSexual HealthTravel HealthWomen’s HealthWork Health

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Dr Katherine Hanks

MBBS; FRACGP; DCH

Acute IllnessAntenatal CareChild Health ServicesChronic Disease Prevention & ManagementReproductive HealthSexual HealthTravel HealthWomen’s HealthWork Health

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Dr Angela Hurley

B.Sc; MBBS; FRACGP

Acute IllnessChild Health ServicesChronic Disease Prevention & ManagementMental HealthSexual HealthTravel HealthWomen’s HealthWork Health

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Dr Victoria Phan

BMed MD (UNSW); MClin US; DCH; FPC; FRACGP

Acute IllnessAntenatal CareChild Health ServicesChronic Disease Prevention & ManagementMental HealthReproductive HealthSexual HealthTravel HealthWomen’s HealthWork Health

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Dr Daniel Chanisheff

MBBS (Adel); FRACGP

Acute IllnessAlopecia Areata TreatmentChild Health ServicesChronic Disease Prevention & ManagementCorticosteroid injectionsHIV ManagementMental HealthSexual HealthTravel HealthWork Health

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