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Get the right travel vaccinations and follow the advice below to reduce your risk of common infectious diseases. Water and food safety Insect bites Travellers' diarrhoea Malaria Dengue HIV and STIs Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Typhoid Yellow fever Rabies Meningitis Travel health experts advise preparing for…
Travel insurance
By taking out travel insurance and getting a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), you can avoid huge medical bills if you have an emergency during your trip. Healthcare is free at the point of delivery in the UK, but don't assume it's the same abroad. You will…
Travelling in pregnancy
With the proper precautions, and armed with information on when to travel, vaccinations and travel insurance, most women can travel safely well into their pregnancy. Wherever you go, find out what healthcare facilities are at your destination in case you require urgent medical attention. It's…
Travelling with a heart condition
Most people with a heart condition are able to travel, as long as they feel well and their condition is stable and well controlled. If you're recovering from a heart condition, such as a heart attack or heart surgery, get medical advice before you make your travel…
Travelling with asthma
A guide for people with asthma to help them plan their trip. Health experts advise preparing for a trip four to six weeks before travel. What will I need if I travel with asthma? Take your usual medication, along with a copy of your prescriptions and your: asthma action…
Travelling with cancer
Travelling with a long-term condition such as cancer isn't straightforward, but many difficulties can be avoided with good planning. Discuss your travel plans with your doctor to assess whether you're fit to travel. Different types of cancer have different treatments and often require you to take specific…
Travelling with children
From pool safety to sun protection, these simple steps will help your children stay safe and healthy on holiday. Pool safety Children need to be watched constantly. Don't depend on a lifeguard, who may not be trained to UK standards. What to pack Swimming aids, such as armbands,…
Travelling with diabetes
Having diabetes should not prevent you from travelling and enjoying your holidays. Planning ahead is key to having a great time away and dealing with any potential problems with your diabetes. Health experts advise preparing for a trip four to six weeks before you travel.…
Treating a fever (high temperature) in children
In children under five, a fever is considered to be a temperature of 38C (100.4F) or above. Fever is very common in young children. More than 60% of parents with children aged between six months and five years say their child has had one. It's usually caused by…
Treating addiction Q&A
Dr Gillian Tober, consultant psychologist and former president of the Society for the Study of Addiction, answers questions about treating addiction. When is it time to get help? The sooner the better. Some people say you have to hit rock bottom before you're ready to change,…