Total population: 20,530,000
- Gross national income per capita (PPP international
$): 34,060
- Life expectancy at birth m/f (years): 79/84
- Healthy
life expectancy at birth m/f (years, 2003): 71/74
- Probability
of dying under five (per 1 000 live births): 6
- Probability
of dying between 15 and 60 years m/f (per 1 000 population):
82/47
- Total expenditure on health per capita (Intl $,
2005): 3,001Total expenditure on health as % of GDP (2005):
8.8
- Figures are for 2006 unless indicated.
Source: World Health Statistics 2008
Although yellow fever
does not occur in Australia, an official yellow fever
vaccination certificate may be required depending on
your itinerary. Depending on your itinerary your health
care provider may offer you vaccination against hepatitis
A, hepatitis B, influenza, Japanese encephalitis, or
meningococcal meningitis. Routine immunizations, such
as those that prevent tetanus/diphtheria or "childhood" diseases,
should be reviewed and updated as needed.
No risk exists anywhere on mainland Australia for Malaria. Minimal risk exists in the Torres Strait (between Australia and Papua New Guinea), an area off tourist itineraries.
Sanitation is generally good, and health concerns related to foods and beverages are minimal. Precautions may be warranted in some areas, but nothing out of the ordinary is needed for most travelers.
Mosquitoes and flies transmit a variety of diseases in this country, including dengue fever and Ross River virus, as well as malaria and Japanese encephalitis in very limited areas. Take personal protective measures when your activities or accommodations expose you to insects.
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