Travel Tips & Advice

Have you recently booked a holiday to a tropical destination? If so, it’s likely that you will need some vaccinations, medications and specialist advice before you go. A travel clinic can provide these for you, along with other health advice for …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Are you looking to travel abroad but also wanting to make sure you get value for money? With so many holiday bargains on the market, it’s difficult and sometimes tricky to know where to start. Whether you’re travelling solo, with …

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. …

Our expert travel nurses are both highly skilled and well-travelled, using their insight to help better prepare and protect every individual they see; wherever in the world they’re heading.

Here at London Travel Clinic, we take pride in developing our nurses, who are all UK registered. As the backbone of our business, they receive regular training from our clinical director, an associate member of the Faculty of Travel Medicine.

Have you ever wondered what your favourite movie set looks like in real life?

There are so many extraordinary filming locations around the world, from beaches and cities to ancient wonders and more. Here are some of the most popular ones to add to your bucket list!

Malaria is a serious parasitic infection spread by mosquitoes. Did you know that it only takes one bite from an infected mosquito to become infected with malaria? If it isn’t diagnosed and treated promptly, it can be fatal.

Want to go travelling but worried about damaging the environment? There are lots of different ways you can explore the globe in an eco-friendly way. Making small changes from the moment you start packing to your choices and habits while you’re away will all help lessen the harmful impact of tourism on an area. Here are some ideas to get you started…