Travel Health
Travellers urged to avoid health risks: visit GP
Thursday, 4 October 2012Australian travellers risk bringing back more than just souvenirs when going away by not visiting their local doctor to get health advice prior to travel, according to researchers.
Blind drunk: Beware lethal ‘free’ cocktails
Thursday, 23 August 2012
It’s hardly surprising that travellers – especially young adults on a tight budget – find the lure of free drinks irresistible.
A good night’s sleep is just the shot
Thursday, 9 August 2012
Having travel vaccinations? A good night’s sleep afterwards could make them more effective.
Japanese encephalitis: A very Asian travel risk
Thursday, 2 August 2012
Farmers bend beneath conical hats in the bountiful rice fields that stretch across Asia like a living patchwork quilt.
Hepatitis – letters that can spell life-long illness
Thursday, 26 July 2012
Many travel-related diseases can cause serious illness, but the unlucky traveller can usually expect to recover with no lasting effects. Hepatitis can be the exception.
Heading north soon? Just hang on a tick...
Thursday, 19 July 2012
Our strong dollar means more Australians are travelling to North America and Europe this year to escape the southern winter.
Travellers urged to prep for a healthy trip
Tuesday, 10 July 2012Nearly 20 percent of the three million Australian travellers each year will lose precious holiday time due to illness, new research has found.
Travelling off the beaten track? Don’t forget your LifeStraw
Wednesday, 4 July 2012Travellers deciding to rough it off the beaten track in destinations lacking clean drinking water can now protect their health thanks to a device called LifeStraw.
Circle of Life in Samburu
Thursday, 28 June 2012
When Travelvax Australia nurse Gayle Hayes travelled to Kenya she saw the impact of disease in its remote villages. This week’s newsletter also has the latest country-by-country disease outbreaks.
Travellers’ diarrhoea can ruin an overseas holiday and even an experienced doctor can be laid low.
Thursday, 7 June 2012
Read one medico’s cautionary tale, along with the week’s disease outbreaks from around the world.
Meningitis warning for travellers, backpackers, students
Thursday, 10 May 2012
As well as travellers to sub-Saharan Africa, students and backpackers may also be at risk of meningococcal meningitis, says Travelvax Australia. You can also subscribe to this weekly newsletter for the latest country-by-country disease outbreaks.
Cruise ship travel with kids is smooth sailing with a few simple precautions, according to Travelvax Australia.
Friday, 4 May 2012
Travelling overseas? Read the latest country-by-country disease outbreaks and how to avoid them, or call 1300 360 164 (toll-free on landlines in Australia) for no-obligation travel health advice from experts.
HCCMIS Unveils Interactive Infographic on Immunizations for Travel across the Globe
Monday, 30 April 2012HCC Medical Insurance Services, LLC (HCCMIS®), a provider of travel medical insurance, releases an interactive infographic identifying the various travel immunizations to various countries throughout the world.
The United Nations reports many developing countries are struggling to maintain drinking water and sewerage systems.
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Travelvax Australia says it’s critical for Aussie travellers heading overseas to follow some simple guidelines for choosing safe drinking water. Also, read the latest disease alerts and travel health news from around the world.
