NHS post exposure Rabies and Immunoglobulin Service (RIgS) at Colindale
Occasionally we receive calls from patients who contact their GP practice about a post exposure rabies risk, but are not managed urgently and in some cases are referred back to a travel clinic or A&E. [...]
Meningitis B 1/12/19
Meningitis B There has been a recent death at Bath Spa University. Additionally, a local Surrey school had a near death experience with a student, which is a suspected case of Meningitis B. As part [...]
Yellow Fever Update for patients over 60
Patients should visit a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, such as Global Health, if planning a trip to a country where yellow fever may be a risk. There are several contraindications and precautions to yellow fever [...]
NHS post exposure Rabies and Immunoglobulin Service (RIgS) at Colindale
Occasionally we receive calls from patients who contact their GP practice about a post exposure rabies risk, but are not managed urgently and in some cases are referred back to a travel clinic or A&E. [...]
Hand washing to prevent infections at home or whilst travelling
How to prevent colds and seasonal flu at home or common infections whilst travelling. A recent Royal Pharmaceutical Society survey shows that 84% of British adults don’t wash their hands for long enough to clean [...]
Country yellow fever certificate requirement updates
World Health Organization (WHO) have recently published updates to the country yellow fever recommendations and certificate requirements in International Travel and Health. Yellow fever certificate requirements are no longer in place for the following countries/territories: [...]