Overview
The Falkland Islands, which include the two main islands of East and West Falklands and about 200 small islands, lie in the south Atlantic Ocean, 772 kms northeast of Cape Horn and cover just over 12,000 sq. kms. The islands are rocky and hilly with some boggy undulating plains.
The climate is cold with strong westerly winds, particularly in spring. Rain falls at least 180 days per year. Temperature in Port Stanley varies between 9°C in January and 2°C in July.
Pre-travel Preparation Will Help Protect Your Health While You Are Away
Pre-travel preparation will help keep you safe and healthy while you are away. Please consult the Travel Doctor-TMVC before you travel overseas. We will provide specific recommendations tailored to your itinerary. Our doctors will assess and advise you on your risks, and recommend appropriate vaccination and medication to minimise your risk of becoming seriously unwell on your trip.
Common Medical Conditions
It is recommended to carry a traveller’s medical kit for the self-treatment of common traveller’s ailments such as respiratory or gastric infections.
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Travel Doctor-TMVC provides specific health recommendations tailored to your individual holiday plans. Our medical and nursing staff at Travel Doctor-TMVC have extensive knowledge of international health issues, immunisation and preventative medicine. Travellers should have individual risk assessments by one of our doctors whether they are holiday makers, businesspeople, or long-term expatriates.
Travel Doctor-TMVC has clinics throughout Australia. We are always available to assist you before you travel, on your holiday, or when you return. You can book an appointment online at any time of the day or night by visiting our locations pages, or you can talk to one of our friendly team members during business hours on 1300 658 844.
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