What is chickenpox? Usually an illness that takes effect during childhood, chickenpox is a very common disease. It is very rare to get chickenpox twice, so 90% of adults are immune because they have had it previously[1]. Symptoms are uncomfortable …
Vaccine preventable diseases
Meningitis: The Facts
Reviewed by Denise Chalkley RN, RM, RHV, BSc, AMFTM RCPS (Glas), Clinical & Operations Director for Travel Medicine (London Travel Clinic) What Is Meningitis? Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges—the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It …
What is HPV?
Do you know what the human papilloma virus (HPV) is? Do you know it can cause cancers? In men as well as women? And did you know, here in the UK, someone is diagnosed with an HPV related cancer every …
Measles: The Facts
Reviewed by Denise Chalkley RN, RM, RHV, BSc, AMFTM RCPS (Gl), Clinical & Operations Director for Travel Medicine What Is Measles? Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that spreads through airborne droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. …
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. …
Dengue Fever: What you need to know
Dengue fever is a virus which is spread by mosquito bites. The recent development of a vaccine against Dengue fever marks a pivotal advance in the ongoing battle against this disease, offering a beacon of hope for effective prevention alongside …
Are you insured? You may not be covered by your travel insurance if you haven’t been vaccinated!
When booking an exotic holiday, the cumbersome tasks of ensuring vaccinations are up to date and arranging appropriate travel insurance are often overlooked. It is common for travellers to leave such tasks to the last minute. Some vaccinations require a course …
