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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 […]
Nutrition is important at the best of times, but when travelling, the food and drink you consume becomes even more crucial We’re often reminded that we should be paying closer attention to the food and drink we consume, but in no situation is this truer than when travelling. In fact, […]
The latest report from the WHO reveals startling figures about the tropical blood disease The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently published their World Malaria Report 2018. This provides the most up to date figures regarding one of the world’s deadliest and most common tropical parasites. The report reveals that, in […]
Health and safety is just as important on your winter holiday as it is on your summer trip Holiday health and safety tends to be something people reserve for the summer. Once the days get shorter and the temperature drops, all thoughts of staying safe abroad go out the window. […]
Meningitis affects more than 2.8 million people globally every year. Understanding the condition is a key step to avoiding it, so here is everything you need to know There’s no denying the severity of meningitis. Across all age groups, the disease is still the world’s 6th largest infectious killer, […]
With more than 150,000 cases reported each year, understanding cholera is vital for travel safety Cholera may not be found in the UK, but for travellers it is still a concern. This infectious disease can cause severe watery diarrhoea and dehydration, which can be fatal if left untreated. Cholera is […]
