Mosquito-borne illnesses can turn a great trip into a miserable one. Three of the most talked about are dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. They share some similarities, but the risks and implications can differ—especially for pregnancy and long-term symptoms.
Long-haul flights can be uncomfortable and tiring, but a few simple steps can reduce common risks like dehydration, poor sleep, and (for some travellers) an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Hot climates can make you feel unwell quickly—especially if you’re busy, active, or not used to the temperature.
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If you’re travelling to a malaria-risk area, prevention planning matters.
If you’re travelling to a malaria-risk area, prevention usually combines two strategies: (1) avoiding mosquito bites and (2) taking malaria tablets when recommended. The best approach depends on where you’re going and your personal health profile.
Not always. Malaria risk varies widely by country, region, season, altitude, and even the type of trip. A travel consultation helps determine whether tablets are recommended for your itinerary, and which option is suitable.
Malaria is transmitted through the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes, which typically bite between dusk and dawn. Because malaria can be serious, prevention is important even for short trips.
Malaria tablets (chemoprophylaxis) reduce the chance of malaria developing if you’re bitten. The right tablet depends on destination resistance patterns, medical history, and other medicines.
If you develop a fever during travel in a malaria-risk area or after returning home, seek urgent medical advice and mention your travel history. Malaria can present after you return, and prompt assessment is important.
We’ll review your itinerary and advise whether malaria prevention tablets are recommended, which option is suitable for you, and how to reduce bites on your trip.
This article is for general information only and does not replace medical advice. Always follow the guidance you receive during your consultation and read the patient information leaflet for any medication.
A well-chosen travel first-aid kit helps you handle the most common minor problems abroad—cuts, blisters, bites, upset stomachs—without wasting holiday time hunting for supplies.
Vaccine recommendations depend on your destination, itinerary, season, activities, and medical history. This guide explains what’s commonly considered for popular destinations—and why a personalised travel consultation matters.
Two people going to the same country can have different recommendations. Key factors include:
Vaccines are only part of travel health. Practical measures—repellent, clothing choices, mosquito nets, and safe food/water habits—can be just as important.
For accurate recommendations for your exact trip, book a travel health consultation. We’ll review your itinerary and advise on suitable vaccines, malaria prevention (if needed), and how to reduce risk while you’re away.
This article is for general information only. Requirements and recommendations can change; always follow the advice given during your consultation.
Travel vaccines are most effective when you plan ahead.
Traveller’s diarrhoea is one of the most common problems abroad.
If you’re travelling while pregnant or breastfeeding, planning matters.
Family trips are exciting—but children can be more vulnerable to dehydration, insect bites, and disrupted routines.
If you’re travelling abroad, a travel health appointment is one of the easiest ways to reduce avoidable illness and disruption on your trip. The key is timing: some vaccines need multiple doses, and malaria prevention may need to start before you fly.
After vaccination, your immune system needs time to build protection. Some vaccines also require a second dose (or a full course) for best effect.
Depending on your itinerary and medical history, you may need a course spread over weeks. Booking earlier gives you more options and less stress.
If malaria tablets are recommended for your destination, the right choice depends on where you’re going, your health and medicines, and how long you’re away. Some tablets need to start before travel and continue after you return.
If you’re not sure what you need, a travel consultation can help you plan vaccines, malaria prevention (if required), and practical protection measures like bite avoidance and food/water safety.
This article is for general information only and does not replace medical advice. Recommendations vary by destination and individual health factors. Always follow advice given during your consultation.