The Travel Health Advisory Group (THAG) was established with the following objectives:

• increase awareness of travel health risks and encourage people to visit their doctor ideally at least 6 to 8 weeks before travelling overseas
• provide tools to assist travel agents to educate consumers on travel health
• encourage the travel industry to refer consumers to a medical source for information when tickets are booked
• act as a credible source of information for industry based professionals and the public
• encourage research on travel health issues of interest to health professionals and the travel industry

THAG operates independently but receives sponsorship from GlaxoSmithKline Australia, Vaccines Division.

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