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.

Please visit: http://www.who.int/countries/en/ for specific country information.