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As one of the most prevalent health conditions among travellers, it’s important to understand as much as you can about cholera. After all, falling foul of this disease can ruin a good holiday very quickly. Travelling is an exciting, educating and often life-changing experience. It offers the chance to […]
Heading out for some winter sun this year? Here’s how to enjoy a happy, healthy trip Summer might be over, but for many of us the urge to go on holiday is as strong as ever – in fact, the lack of rays can lead many of us to crave […]
understanding diphtheria: as one of the world’s most serious and life-threatening infectious diseases, diphtheria can do a lot more than ruin your holiday Diphtheria is an extremely infectious disease that can be easily passed between people. Even when full medical treatment is delivered after the onset of the condition, it […]
World Mosquito Day 2019 takes place on Tuesday 20th August World Mosquito Day is an annual event that commemorates the findings of British doctor Sir Ronald Ross, back in 1897. Ross was responsible for the discovery that female mosquitoes can transmit malaria between humans. Nowadays, World Mosquito Day is used […]
Understanding these conditions puts you in a better position when it comes to protecting yourself from them Hepatitis can be one of the most difficult viral diseases to get your head around, seeing as there are five different forms of the condition. While some forms of hepatitis are more common […]
As one of the world’s most prolific diseases, understanding meningitis is key to staying safe when travelling Meningitis is a serious infection, impacting the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. The condition can be extremely serious or even fatal if left untreated, leading to septicaemia and permanent […]
Every traveller and holiday-goer should be aware of the risks rabies presents to you and your family Rabies is a serious viral disease which impacts the nerves and brain. It is most commonly transmitted via the bite of an infected animal. If treatment is sought quickly, rabies can be […]
At one time, cholera was one of the most widespread and feared epidemics in Britain. Nowadays we rarely talk about it, but are we really in the clear? Cholera is a diarrhoeal disease brought about by ingesting food or water which has been contaminated with the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. Symptoms […]
Typhoid fever is an extremely serious illness, and travellers are most at risk. However, there are ways to avoid infection. With communication and travel technologies making exotic holidays and travel experiences more achievable than ever, more and more people are keen to explore as much of the world around them […]
If left untreated, encephalitis can be an extremely serious condition For many people, travelling is an exciting and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity full of adventure and possibility. However, there are also risks involved in travelling to exotic locations. If you fail to look after your health abroad, it could negatively impact not […]
