Health
Zika virus travel guide
The Zika virus is the cause of Zika fever, a mosquito-borne infection found in various tropical areas. The disease is…
Yellow fever travel guide
Yellow fever is a potentially fatal tropical disease caused by a virus that is transmitted to humans through the bite…
Travelling with high blood pressure
Every year, millions of people with high blood pressure travel for business, leisure and family functions. People with high blood…
Travelling with a mental health condition
While travel is and should be a rewarding experience, it can also pose significant challenges to people with mental health…
Diarrhea in travel
Diarrhea is a common traveller's illness. To some extent, it's unavoidable: no matter how fanatical you are about food preparation,…
Travel health kit guide
A travel health kit should preferrably be carried by travellers. For broader discussion of health issues, see Stay healthy. This…
Sunburn and sun protection in travel
Sunburn is a symptom of damaged skin produced by overexposure to the sun. It is a particular danger if you…
Poisonous plants in travel
While it is of course unwise to eat any unknown plant, as there are literally thousands of poisonous species, there…
Physical fitness in travel
Physical fitness takes time to build up and maintain, but makes travel easier. Running through an airport with a suitcase…
Medication in travel
Travellers might need to carry or obtain medication as part of their equipment for a journey. Prepare A travel health…
Malaria in travel
Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal tropical disease. Four kinds of malaria parasites can infect humans: Plasmodium falciparum, P.…
Infectious diseases in travel
There are many infectious diseases that can pose a hazard to travellers who may not be familiar with them and…
Eye care in travel
Many people have eyesight conditions which require corrective glasses, such as eyeglasses and contact lenses. Understand Optometric services can be…
Dengue fever in travel
Dengue fever is a viral tropical disease transmitted by mosquito bites. In 2016 over 50 million new cases were reported,…
Altitude sickness in travel
Altitude sickness is a reaction to the lower amounts of oxygen available at high altitudes (due to the lower air…