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How is Yellow Fever transmitted?

Yellow Fever is an RNA virus that is thought to have originated in East or Central Africa, with transmission of the disease from nonhuman primates to humans.  The Yellow Fever virus can cause serious harm to humans and in some …

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Are travel vaccinations safe during pregnancy?

Pregnancy affects the body in many ways. Due to these changes in the body, there are many precautions that you have to take when it comes to travel. None more so than when it comes to getting vaccinations while pregnant. …

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Top Travel Destinations for 2019

Once you’ve found your ideal holiday destination for 2019, book your travel vaccinations here using our simple online booking process. Or if you’re looking for a last minute appointment, give us a call on 020 3432 1381. 2019 is no doubt …

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View of Puerto Rico's beach with pink flowers in front. Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

Winter Holiday Destinations And How To Stay Safe When Visiting

Freezing temperatures, scraping the car every morning, gloomy skies and the depressing sight of darkness as you drive to work, welcome to winter in the UK folks! With all of that in mind, there’s no surprise that so many Britons …

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The 6 Most Deadly Diseases You Can Catch While Travelling the World

Travelling far and wide appeals greatly to a huge variety of people, regardless of race, religion, age, or gender.  As humans, we are naturally inquisitive and many thrive off adventure and new challenges.  Therefore, many of us are attracted to …

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10 Top Tips for First Time Backpackers

Planning your own overseas expedition? Here are our top tips for first time adventurers. 1). Travel light! You don’t need half as much as you think, especially when travelling to hot countries.  Chances are you will end up buying extras whilst …

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Mosquitoes: Top Tips for Staying Bite-free this Summer!

With hot and humid weather descending on the UK, mosquitoes and plenty of other nasty bugs begin to multiply and thrive.  Whilst mosquitoes here do not carry any dangerous diseases, their bite can be irritating, itchy and painful so is …

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Typhoid: Get the facts

Typhoid Fever is a potentially fatal bacterial infection. If it is not treated quickly, it can affect many organs and spread across the body causing serious complications. Typhoid Fever is most common in areas with poor sanitation and without access …

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5 top tips to avoid stomach bugs when travelling

Even the most seasoned of travellers will agree, at some point whilst travelling it is inevitable that you will pick up a stomach bug. Symptoms to look out for include diarrhoea, cramps and bloating, nausea and vomiting, fever, headache and …

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What is Hepatitis A?

Hepatitis A is an infectious virus which causes inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis A is contracted by the ingesting faecal matter from someone who has the disease, infection is typically contracted via contaminated food or water.  Whilst it is rarely life …

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