Rabies update 2018

Human rabies is present in 150 countries and on all continents except for Antarctica. The main risks are; That rabies is usually fatal Manly in Asia and Africa With Children under 15 Dogs, but include all animals both wild and domestic   The risk Tens of thousands of people die each year from rabies, mainly [...]

By |2019-03-07T11:20:55+00:00April 13th, 2018|News|

YELLOW FEVER BRAZIL March 2018

The Risk An increase in cases of Yellow Fever have been reported from December 2017 in Brazil, particularly in São Paulo state. Cases of yellow fever in unvaccinated travellers who travelled to risk areas in Brazil have also been reported recently in Brumadinho in Minas Gerais state, Ilha Grande in Rio de Janeiro state and [...]

By |2018-03-16T11:07:23+00:00March 16th, 2018|News|

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 Government and the Scottish Executive. Some policies vary between different parts of the UK, in particular advice on Malaria [...]

By |2017-10-10T08:10:30+00:00October 10th, 2017|News|
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