TRAVEL VACCINES AND MALARIA
It is important to plan ahead for preventive travel health. This article gives an overview of vaccinations likely to be needed and options for malaria prophylaxis .There are links to more detailed regional advi…
Travel Health Guides
Included In This Topic Are Tips For Travelling Overseas, And Common Illnesses Which May Be Encountered In Foreign Countries.
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RABIES - How to protect yourself
Rabies is a potentially lethal condition. It is important to seek professional advice prior to travel in an area where it is present.
ALTITUDE SICKNESS - a patient's guide
Altitude sickness is a common problem for mountain climbers and travellers to some areas. A high altitude is considered any height above 2500 metres (8000 feet) because altitude sickness is uncommon at heights…
MOTION SICKNESS-A Guide for Travellers
Travel sickness is a distressing and unpleasant experience;This article gives some practical advice to try minimize it.
FIRST AID KIT FOR TRAVELLERS
This article provides handy tips on compiling a first aid kit for travel in overseas countries.
JET LAG - a patient's guide
Jet lag is a common problem with international travel but there are measures you can take to help limit the effects. This article details some of the steps you can take before, during and after the flight to he…