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Turkey

Turkey is a popular destination for Australian travellers. .
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Holidays in Turkey are usually less than 2 weeks, however, those visiting friends or relatives will usually longer. Health advice will vary according to the reason for travel (holiday, work, volunteering, visiting friends or relatives), accommodation (5-star resort, Airbnb, home stay) length of stay, time of year (season of travel) and location (urban or rural). 

Common activities

It's common for Turkey to be one of many destinations in a European tour. Most travel is to the major urban areas of Istanbul and Ankara, but group tours commonly include Cappadocia for ballooning and Gallipoli for Anzac Cove. There are many cruise options in the south of the country.
Swimming, surfing and sun bathing
Snorkelling and diving
Anzac Gallipoli Tours

Travel Vaccinations for Turkey

It is important to be current for all your routine vaccines and to seek advice on whether other travel vaccines need to be considered. Speak with a healthcare provider 6-8 weeks before travel. Your current health status may also influence your travel preparation. Consider taking a basic medical kit plus extras according to your intended activities.

Routine

Completed childhood immunisations, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/ Pertussis vaccine booster if > 10 years, Influenza > 65 years, Influenza > 6 months and < 5 years, Pneumonia vaccine > 65 years, Shingles > 65 years, RSV vaccine > 75 years.

Routine (other)

To consider if immune-suppressed (check with health provider).

Recommended

Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Influenza, COVID-19.

Recommended depending on the nature of the trip

Hepatitis B (if unvaccinated), Rabies.

To be considered if exposed to wildlife species. Individuals may include conservationists, ecologists, biologists or veterinarians

Rabies.

Particular to age

Measles booster if born between 1966 and 1980.

Travel Considerations

Overall, Turkey is low risk for exotic disease, but there are a number of health concerns which might impact on your stay.

Accidents

Travellers are much more likely to die or be injured than to be sick with an exotic disease. Travellers in the age group 15-44 are...

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Allergy

Allergy can present in different ways. Red, itchy lumps can occur anywhere on the body. Inhaled allergens eg pollens can cause an itchy runny nose and...

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Animal Bites

Animal bites are a common health issue in overseas travellers. The health implications are important, particularly regarding mammalian bites which carry...

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Bed Bugs

Bedbugs are intensely irritating blood sucking insects that are found worldwide. They hide in cracks and crevices in the wall and come out to feed at night ...

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Extreme Weather

Apparently, a naked adult human feels most thermally comfortable in an air temperature of 30 deg C. We have complex mechanisms to thermo-regulate, so that ...

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Mosquito Avoidance Measures

Mosquito-borne and insect-borne diseases pose a significant threat to travellers, especially those who are considering a long-term stay in a...

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Respiratory Tract Infections

Respiratory tract infections (RTI’s) are the 3rd most common health issue affecting international travellers. Attack rates range from 5% to 40% depending on the...

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Security

For most people, overseas travel is “occasional” rather than “usual”. For some it is a very new experience. Security issues should not be forgotten...

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Sun Protection

At high-risk times it can take just 10 minutes to experience a significant sunburn. There are many ways to reduce the risks of sunburn and skin cancer...

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Travel Insurance

There is nothing wrong with travelling on the cheap. It is almost a rite of passage for young travellers. It often means very basic accommodation, street...

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Traveller’s Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea is the commonest health issue experienced by travellers to lower income countries. Applies more for travellers who have grown up in a high-income...

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Diseases

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Legionnaires Disease

Legionnaires' disease is caused by a type of bacteria called...

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Covid-19

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused...

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Influenza

Influenza (flu) is a highly infectious respiratory virus...

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Typhoid Fever

The disease, typhoid fever, is caused by a bacterium. Salmonella...

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West Nile Virus

It is a viral infection transmitted by the bite of an infected...

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Avian Influenza

Avian influenza or “bird flu” is a very infectious disease of...

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Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver. It is mostly transmitted..

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Tick-borne Encephalitis

Tick-borne Encephalitis is a vector-borne disease...

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Leptospirosis

A common infectious disease in tropical and subtropical regions...

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Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever

A vector-borne disease. It is caused by a virus carried by a tick.

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Malaria

Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease...

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Rabies

Rabies is a fatal viral disease of the central nervous system...

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Last Updated: 10 April 2025

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