Food, Water and Traveller’s Diarrhoea: Staying Healthy Abroad

A guide to traveller’s diarrhoea, why it happens, how common it is among travellers, and the steps you can take to reduce your risk while abroad. Contents What is traveller’s diarrhoea? How common is traveller’s diarrhoea? What causes traveller’s diarrhoea? Which destinations carry the highest risk? Can traveller’s diarrhoea be prevented? Why even careful travellers […]
Traveller’s Diarrhoea: What Every Traveller Should Know

A guide to traveller’s diarrhoea, why it happens, how common it is among travellers, and the steps you can take to reduce your risk while abroad. Contents What is traveller’s diarrhoea? How common is traveller’s diarrhoea? What causes traveller’s diarrhoea? Which destinations carry the highest risk? Can traveller’s diarrhoea be prevented? Why even careful travellers […]
The Guide To Acetazolamide (Diamox®) for Altitude Sickness

A guide to Acetazolamide, how it helps prevent altitude sickness, who it may be suitable for, and what travellers should know before taking it. Contents What is Acetazolamide? How does Acetazolamide work? Who should consider Acetazolamide? When should Acetazolamide be started? What are the possible side effects? Is Acetazolamide suitable for everyone? What to do […]
Preparing for High-Altitude Travel: What Trekkers Need to Know

A guide to preparing for travel at high altitude, reducing the risk of altitude sickness, and ensuring you are ready for your trip before you leave the UK. Contents Why preparation is important Popular high-altitude destinations Understanding acclimatisation How quickly should you ascend? Staying healthy at altitude Should you consider Acetazolamide? What to do next […]
Understanding Altitude Sickness Before You Travel

A guide to altitude sickness, why it occurs, who can be affected, and what travellers should know before visiting high-altitude destinations. Contents What is altitude sickness? Why does altitude affect the body? At what altitude can symptoms develop? Who is most at risk? Can fit and healthy people get altitude sickness? Popular destinations where altitude […]
Malaria Symptoms: What Travellers Need to Know Before and After Their Trip

A guide to the symptoms of malaria, when they can appear, why early diagnosis matters, and what travellers should do if they become unwell during or after their trip. Contents What is malaria? How do people get malaria? What are the symptoms of malaria? When do symptoms appear? Can malaria develop after returning to the […]
Mosquito Bite Prevention and Malaria Risk

A guide to reducing your risk of mosquito bites while travelling, why antimalarial tablets are only part of malaria prevention, and practical steps you can take to stay protected abroad. Contents Why mosquito bites matter Are malaria tablets enough on their own? When do malaria-carrying mosquitoes bite? Choosing an effective insect repellent Clothing and practical […]
Malaria Around the World: Understanding Risk Before You Travel

A guide to malaria risk around the world, why some destinations carry a higher risk than others, and why personalised travel health advice is important before you travel. Contents What is malaria? Where is malaria found? Why does malaria risk vary between destinations? Is malaria risk the same throughout a country? Factors that can affect […]
Choosing the Right Malaria Prevention for Your Trip

A guide to malaria prevention, why different travellers may need different approaches, and how healthcare professionals determine the most appropriate protection for your journey. Contents Why malaria prevention isn’t one-size-fits-all What are antimalarial tablets? Why different travellers receive different recommendations Factors that influence malaria prevention advice Common antimalarial medications explained Is one malaria tablet better […]
The Recent Meningitis B Outbreak: What Happened and Should You Consider Vaccination?

A guide to the recent increase in awareness of meningitis B, why vaccine demand has risen, and what it means for students, parents and young adults considering vaccination. Contents Why has meningitis B been in the news? What happened during the recent MenB outbreak? Why did demand for the vaccine increase? Why are students and […]