It’s all very well making sure you have your beach towel and sun tan lotion packed, but if you fail to get the right travel vaccinations for the country you are visiting your holiday could take a nasty turn. It’s a simple fact that some regions of the world require you to be vaccinated against a host of diseases common in that area. Follow these simple guidelines to keep well Read More ...
Malaria is on the rise in the UK. The data collected by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) paints an ominous picture of a 30% increase in reports of the disease in the country and travellers are advised to take anti-malaria tablets when travelling so as not to become one of the statistics. The data is based on 1370 reported malaria cases in 2008, 1495 in 2009 and 1761 in 2010. Read More ...
Coinciding with Malaria Awareness Week (10-16 May), the Malaria Awareness Campaign has launched an initiative with naturalist Steve Backshall to show people how to correctly apply insect repellent and prevent mosquito bites. The UK is one of the biggest importers of malaria in Europe and the latest figures from the Health Protection Agency indicate a slight increase (9%) in cases of the disease in UK travellers. In light of this, Read More ...
Everybody looks forward to a summer holiday, whether it is lazing in the sun, an activity holiday or simply a break from the stresses and strains of work and home. However, 2009 travellers have been concerned by the possible effects on their holiday of the swine `flu virus. The H1N1 virus emerged in Mexico in April, with the World Health Organisation declaring a global pandemic following an emergency meeting at Read More ...
