Fit for travel, part of NHS Scotland, have issued detailed guidance schools planning overseas visits.
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 Flu risk high for Winter 2017-18
Australia and New Zealand have seen high levels of flu this year and this is likely to be reflected in the number of flu cases experienced in the UK this winter. So, if the number [...]
Rabies risk whilst travelling
General advice is to avoid contact with animals, wild or domesticated whilst on holiday or travelling, especially dogs. Rabies is one of the most lethal infectious diseases. Once symptoms appear it is almost always fatal. [...]
Sunscreen, enjoy the sun, but be careful. do’s and don’ts.
Summer is here so whether you chose a staycation or travel abroad, beware of and learn more about Ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The following are bite size guides and we suggest you investigate more yourselves where [...]
Zika in India
On 15 May 2017, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare-Government of India reported three cases of Zika virus disease in Bapunagar area, Ahmedabad District, Gujarat State, India. Zika virus is primarily transmitted to people [...]
Risk of Rabies in certain USA states , but low risk
There are multiple reports in the media of recent human exposures to rabies in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York North Carolina and South Carolina. On these occasions, people [...]