Wellington Travel Clinic FAQ’s

  • A face-to-face risk assessment review of your itinerary and assess your individual travel plans - how long you will be away, what activities you have planned, your personal medical history, current status etc. We go through all vaccine-preventable illnesses, risk of malaria, assess your overall risk and then offer a recommendation.

    Being up to date with all the usual childhood imms (National Childhood immunisation Schedule), having the annual Flu Vax, any COVID booster that may be due, plus a Tetanus booster is definitely a good baseline We will and health background before making any recommendations. If vaccinations are required then they are administered during the same appointment.

  • Any past vaccination history you have is helpful, but not absolutely necessary. If you have a chronic health condition or a history of complex health needs if you are able, please bring a letter from your GP or Specialist If not no problem, discussion of your medical your history is all part of your consultation prior to administration of vaccinations and/or medication.

  • Yes, you do, as we have no ongoing medical relationship with you. We do not just offer a vaccination delivery/administration service. All vaccines are prescribed medications that come with benefits and risks. You need to be seen by one of our travel medicine specialist in the first instance who will review your medical history, make a current-day assessment and consider your destination. This is essential before recommending and assuming nil medical contraindication, prescribe the medication/vaccination appropriately and safely.

    It also gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the recommendations given.

  • Phone 04 384 4944

    Email travel@wamc.co.nz

  • We are based in central Wellington, convenient for you. You’ll find us @ Wellington Accident and Medical, 17 Adelaide Road, Newtown. Just come through the main entrance, grab yourself a mask and let our friendly reception staff know that you are here for a pre-travel medical consultation.

  • Taking into account the consultation and discussion about your trip, plus any recommended vaccinations* you opt for, please allow for approx. 1 hour.

    *We recommend that you remain on site for at least 15-20min after receiving your vaccinations, this is to rule out any immediate allergic reaction.

  • We absolutely understand that extreme fears and phobias are a real concern and can be an issue or a barrier even for some individuals to get vaccinations on board. We’ll phone you and talk through the process and any discuss any concerns. We’ll also help with developing a plan to manage your fears and discuss some possible mitigation strategies prior to your appointment. Please see below for some suggestions;

    • Having a support or second person with you.

    • Having any vaccination first thing in the morning to avoid worrying all day

    • Various distraction techniques can be worthwhile e.g. something else to look at, e.g., YouTube or TikTok on your phone, listening to music, what to cook for dinner…..

    • Prior to your appointment, practice breathing exercises, slow, deep breathing during vaccinations

  • Ideally a couple – 4 weeks before travel, however this is not absolute and you can never be too late to receive expert information, some vaccinations and scripts for anti-malarials for example.

    In situations where an International Certificate of Vaccination is required before entry into some countries is permitted, admittance may be denied until a specific time-frame has elapsed. So always best to book well in advance of your travel plans

  • Phone 04 384 4944 or Email travel@wamc.co.nz to adjust your appointment.