Shots before take-off. The travel health pharmacist
Tracks
| Saturday, August 1, 2026 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM |
| C2.2 + C2.3 |
| Sponsored By: |
Details
In 2023, community pharmacies administered over 2.2 million influenza vaccinations, accounting for almost a quarter of all flu vaccines given across Australia. They also delivered more than 11.6 million COVID-19 vaccinations, at one point making up half of all doses nationwide. Pharmacists have proven they are a cornerstone of Australia’s immunisation system — and now they’re taking that expertise further.
For our first session of our vaccine stream, we are looking at the critical role of pharmacists in keeping travellers protected abroad. From Japanese encephalitis and typhoid to hepatitis and yellow fever, you’ll discover the latest updates, schedules and practical tips for delivering travel vaccines safely and confidently. Learn how to expand your travel health services, build stronger vaccine conversations, and keep your patients protected, wherever they’re heading next!
Learning objectives:
- Identify key vaccine-preventable diseases relevant to international travel from Australia.
- Discuss current recommendations and scheduling considerations for travel vaccines.
- Describe strategies to integrate travel vaccination services into pharmacy practice to improve accessibility and patient care.
Competency standards (2016): 2.3, 3.5, 3.6
Speakers
Dr Bob Kass
Medical Director
Healthy Travel
Shots before take-off. The travel health pharmacist
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.
