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Special considerations for school and group trip travel
Schools and clubs want safe, cost-effective travel with good learning outcomes. Teachers and coaches want good group bonding and optimal educational and performance opportunities. Students usually want excitement, success and an enjoyable trip, while parents may have health and safety concerns too.
Students may be quite young, inexperienced and anxious. Other health issues like menstruation, drug use and risk-taking behaviours can be prevalent in this group.
Ensuring optimal outcomes may mean tailoring advice, vaccinations and medications to suit the individual participants and the nature of the trip.
Travel insurance is important and best arranged by the group.
Travel Doctor-TMVC understands all this and we try to maximise the outcomes for everyone involved. We would like to ensure that this really valuable educational opportunity is not marred by avoidable illness.
Before you go
There is enormous value in having all members of the touring party prepared in the same way. This ensures that advice is consistent and avoids the problem of students and parents becoming anxious due to conflicting information.
Avoid unnecessary vaccines, medications, side effects and costs by getting expert advice. Each individual should have a one-on-one medical consultation with a guardian present so that the doctor can address any concerns they may have and explain suggested requirements for vaccinations and other needs.
While away
Seek medical advice early for injury or illness.
Travel with an appropriate medical kit designed to meet the needs of your group.
On your return
Travel Doctor-TMVC can manage any medical issues arising from travel on your return to Australia. Book an appointment with one of our doctors for a post-travel assessment.