How to prevent colds and seasonal flu at home or common infections whilst travelling. A new Royal Pharmaceutical Society survey shows that 84% of British adults don’t wash their hands for long enough to clean them of the bacteria which can cause infections such as diarrhoea, upset stomachs or pneumonia, or viruses which can [...]
Many of those with a chronic illness, such as diabetes or blood pressure, will be taking regular prescription medicines. Many travelling on holiday may take a small selection of medicines to cope with holiday ills such as diarrhoea, insect bites or heat rashes. Normally travelling with medicines does not create any problems. But travellers need [...]
If you are heading for winter sun and going afar, maybe heading for adventure, here are a few things to consider; Ensure you vaccinations are up to date for area, region or countries you are visiting If you are looking to travel during the Christmas and New Year holidays book your vaccinations early Check to [...]
The threat of a major outbreak of flu in the UK is still of concern this winter. Flu which has severely affected Australia during their winter, our summer, has been named ‘Aussie flu’ and is predicted to hit the UK this winter. However, Flu monitors show that there is a low incidence of flu generally [...]
This is a survey to monitor the spread of flu across the UK. Flusurvey is an online survey that monitors trends of flu like illness in the community. Any member of the UK public can register onto the platform to report flu like symptoms they may experience during the winter months. This data will be [...]
South Africa remains a popular location for business people, families and school trips. Recently the South African Authorities have introduced entry requirements for children under the age of 18. There are reports that some families are not fully aware or not complying with the entry requirements and are refused boarding at the UK or other [...]
How to reduce the effects of Aussie Flu. Vaccinate, vaccinate and vaccinate, the best insurance policy this winter. Global Health offer a vaccination service to everyone. Companies, schools and organisations can benefit from Global Health on site/at work clinics. For more information call 01932 943002. Global Health have quadrivalent influenza vaccines available. Stock situation is [...]
What is Aussie Flu? Potentially the worst flu epidemic for half a century which could shortly hit the UK. It is strongly recommended that individuals, companies, schools and organisations vaccinate against the risk of catching flu. Global Health offer a vaccination service to everyone. Companies, schools and organisations can benefit from Global Health on site/at [...]
Travel excursions that involve travel at high, or even very high altitude, are becoming more common. The following is a classification of what is meant by high altitude: high altitude – is anywhere above 2400m and below 3658m e.g. Bogota, Quito and Cusco very high altitude – is anywhere above 3658m and below 5500m [...]
Global Health Travel Clinic support this guidance. Free presentations are available to planning teams, teachers, pupils and parents including vaccinations, general health advice and country specific advice. Please note the Guidance is generated by the UK Government and the Scottish Executive. Some policies vary between different parts of the UK, in particular advice on Malaria [...]
