What Are The Most Commonly Needed Travel Vaccines On Holiday?

Spring is typically the point when the first preparations for a holiday in the summer start to get made, and one of the first and most important visits you should make is to a pharmacy that specialises in travel health services. If you plan on going on a summer...

Do You Need Travel Vaccines When You Go To Spain?

Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that the country visited most frequently by UK residents is Spain. It’s hardly surprising given its cultured cities, beautiful scenery and pleasant weather, not to mention its relative proximity to the UK.  But...

What Travel Vaccinations Do You Need For Algeria?

Located in Northern Africa, on the edge of the Sahara, Algeria is home to beautiful vistas and cultural treasures. Among these are the coastal capital of Algiers, plenty of Roman ruins and a UNESCO World Heritage city, Constantine. Listed in BBC Travel’s top 20 places...

Can You Delay Your Period When Travelling Abroad?

There are many reasons why you might want to delay your period, such as for a special event like a wedding or even for a holiday.  Here is everything you need to know about what period delay tablets you can take when heading abroad, so you can really enjoy your...

How To Tell The Difference Between Having The Flu And A Cold

Winter is the prime time for viruses, which means most of us are likely to end up suffering from some form of illness before the cold season comes to an end.  The beginning of the year is always the worst, with NHS data showing that flu admissions had increased...

What Travel Vaccinations Do You Need Before Visiting Mexico?

Football’s World Cup will be staged in the US, Mexico and Canada next summer and for fans of England and Scotland, that means an exciting trip for those who can afford the very expensive tickets. As well as the matches, fans may want to travel around the countries in...

What Is Malaria And When Do You Need Antimalarials?

Most of us know that malaria is a serious disease that is spread through mosquito bites. However, to make sure you take all the precautions necessary to prevent yourself from contracting it while you’re travelling, it is useful to know a bit more about malaria. What...

What Is The Plague And Can It Ever Be A Risk To Travellers?

Wherever you plan to go on holiday, taking a trip to a travel health clinic can be an ideal way to get peace of mind and protect yourself from any potential future infections, whether the steps to take involve vaccinations, additional travel medications such as...

Travel Warning: Countries Still At Risk Of Zika

Zika virus hit the headlines between 2014 and 2017 when it spread rapidly throughout the world. While the levels have declined since then, there is still a risk of contracting the virus, which is why travellers need to be cautious and check health warnings for the...