Safe Travel, New Zealand New Zealand Government advice about the potential safety of each country
Travel Doctor and Vaccination Clinic Hamilton
Expert pre-travel health consultations, destination-specific advice, and international travel vaccinations under one roof.
Comprehensive Travel Medicine and Health Planning
Planning an international trip involves far more than booking flights and accommodation. True travel safety requires a proactive clinical assessment to protect you against regional health risks, waterborne diseases, and vaccine-preventable illnesses.
At Hamilton East Medical Centre, our dedicated Travel Doctor clinic offers complete, tailored health plans for your journey. Because every itinerary carries unique environmental and clinical variables, your consultation is customised around your specific destination, style of accommodation, planned activities, medical history, and personal allergies.
Core Travel Health Services
Pre-travel health consultations: Detailed evaluations of your itinerary to map out specific regional health risks.
International travel vaccinations: Complete on-site access to routine, mandatory, and destination-specific immunisations.
Certified yellow fever clinic: Official vaccination and international certificate tracking for entry into South America and Africa.
Malaria and disease prevention: Specialised prescription management for malaria prophylaxis and medical advice on avoiding insect-borne viruses like Dengue or Zika.
Travel medical kits: Expert guidance on assembling practical first aid supplies, sterile equipment, and clinical-grade insect repellents.
School and group travel advice: Specialised health planning, briefing coordination, and medical preparation for overseas group expeditions.
Led by Postgraduate Expertise: Dr Manisha Saini
When you access the travel clinic at Hamilton East Medical Centre, your care is directly coordinated by Dr Manisha Saini, who:
Has completed postgraduate study in travel medicine
Is a member of the International Society of Travel Medicine
Is an experienced general practitioner, so can combine her knowledge of personal medical conditions and medications
Has advised school groups going on overseas trips.
Manisha completed her medical training in India and has worked as a general practitioner since 1999. She has been with Hamilton East Medical Centre since 2006 and is a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.
Dr Manju Jagadeesan
Dr Manju Jagadeesan developed a special interest in travel medicine, combining her personal enthusiasm for travel with her commitment to helping people stay healthy while travelling.
Dr Jagadeesan completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Travel Medicine through the University of Otago and is an authorised Yellow Fever Vaccinator. She enjoys helping travellers prepare for their journeys by providing expert advice on vaccinations, travel health risks, and preventive measures tailored to their destinations and travel plans.
Travel Health Appointments Hamilton
To book an appointment with our Travel Doctor at Hamilton East Medical Centre, contact us on 07 839 1232 or travel@hemc.co.nz, Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm.
To ensure optimal immunity, you should ideally book your travel consultation at least 8 weeks prior to departure.
A travel consultation includes a 30-minute consultation with the doctor, followed by a further 30 minutes with the nurse.
Common Questions about Travel Health
Do I need an appointment with a travel doctor if I am only going to a resort?
Yes. Even if you are staying in a commercial resort, you are still exposed to regional waterborne pathogens, foodborne illnesses like Hepatitis A, and insect-borne risks unique to that country. A pre-travel assessment ensures your routine New Zealand immunisations are up to date and equips you with the correct medical advice to manage local risks safely.
Why do I need to book my travel doctor appointment 8 weeks before I leave?
Certain travel immunisations (such as Rabies or Hepatitis B) require a course of multiple injections spaced days or weeks apart to build full clinical immunity. Booking your consultation at least 8 weeks out guarantees enough time to complete these schedules safely before you board your flight. If you are travelling last-minute, you should still call us immediately on 07 839 1232, as short-course protection options are often available.
Does a standard consultation fee cover the cost of travel vaccines?
No. Travel health mapping requires a significantly longer, highly specialised appointment slot, meaning a dedicated travel consultation fee applies. The cost of individual vaccines, prescriptions for malaria prevention, and physical travel health supplies are charged separately in addition to this consultation fee. Our team can provide an estimated breakdown of vaccine costs during your initial booking call.
What should I bring to my travel medicine appointment?
Please bring your completed Travel Questionnaire, a detailed printout of your travel itinerary (including transit stops and specific rural regions you plan to visit), and any historical records of past immunisations you received outside of our practice. If you are taking long-term daily medications, bring a current list of your prescriptions so we can ensure they are safe for your destination.
Useful websites for travellers
International Society for Travel MedicineList of worldwide travel doctors
International Society for Mountain MedicinePhysicians, scientists and allied professionals interested in mountain medicine
MedsafeInformation regarding medications and rules for travelling with medications (consumer medicine information, importing medicines, personal importation).
16 Beale Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3210
PO Box 4096, Hamilton 3247
Phone: 07 839 1232
Email: hemc@hemc.co.nz
Opening hours:
Mon to Fri, 8.00am - 5.00pm
16 Beale Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3210
PO Box 4096, Hamilton 3247
EDI : hamestmc
Phone: 07 839 1232
Email: hemc@hemc.co.nz
Opening hours
Mon to Fri, 8.00am - 5.00pm
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