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...

Rabies Vaccine: All You Need To Know Before Travel

If you’re travelling to Asia or Africa, chances are that you’ll need to have a course of rabies vaccinations before you go. This is because these regions of the world are where rabies is most prevalent. Although rabies is still present in Latin America and the...

Tick-Borne Diseases To Be Wary Of Around The World

Of all the ways you can catch a disease in the world, insect bites are among the most insidious. Such creatures are seeking to feast on mammal blood to help them breed, but the viruses they can bring and infections they can carry may have severe consequences....

When Must You Visit a Travel Health Clinic Before A Holiday?

Millions of people will be going on a holiday this summer, and almost all of them will have made a start on making sure they have everything they need to have the most enjoyable time abroad. From ensuring their passport and documents are up to date to checking the...

What Is Tetanus And Do You Need A Vaccine Before Travelling?

One of the most important childhood vaccinations, a tetanus booster from a travel clinic can also sometimes be needed when travelling, depending on age, destination, itinerary and other more individual circumstances. In some cases, routine childhood vaccinations will...

How Can You Minimise Your Chances Of Getting Ill Abroad?

A lot of people have a holiday story unfortunately similar to this; you plan a relaxing getaway in a beautifully exotic location, only to spend a significant part of your time away in the hotel room feeling unwell. Almost everyone who has travelled to another country...