Dengue protection updates! Are you ready?
Tracks
| Saturday, August 1, 2026 |
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| C2.2 + C2.3 |
Details
A new dengue vaccine is on the horizon, marking a major step forward in global efforts to prevent one of the world’s fastest-spreading mosquito-borne diseases. As Australia prepares for its arrival, pharmacists will play a vital role in education, awareness and travel health advice.
This session brings you up to date on the latest developments in dengue prevention, including vaccine advances, risk areas and practical prevention strategies. Learn how to guide travellers and at-risk patients through bite prevention, early recognition and the next generation of protection that’s just around the corner.
Learning objectives:
- Identify populations and travellers most at risk of dengue infection.
- Discuss the global developments in dengue vaccination and what they mean for Australia.
- Recognise the pharmacist’s role in dengue prevention, patient education and travel health advice.
- Describe practical strategies to support awareness and protection against dengue.
Competency standards (2016): 1.6, 3.1, 3.5, 3.6
Speakers
Dr Bob Kass
Medical Director
Healthy Travel
Dengue protection updates. Are you ready?
Biography
Dr Bob Kass is a specialist in Public Health Medicine and Paediatrics with more than 40 years’ experience in travel medicine. A pioneer of the discipline in Australia, he helped establish dedicated travel medicine clinics nationally and has served on the board of the International Society of Travel Medicine.
Dr Kass is currently Medical Director of Healthy Travel, a traveller information and telehealth platform working collaboratively with general practice, pharmacies and travel clinics across Australia. His career has included international work throughout the Pacific, Asia, Africa and the UK, alongside ongoing involvement in humanitarian projects.
With a strong focus on prevention and immunisation, Dr Kass has worked extensively in vaccine advocacy, volunteer health and pharmacy scope of practice in travel medicine. He is passionate about improving access to vaccines and supporting better health outcomes through education and collaboration.
