Meningitis is an inflammation characterized by the lining of the spinal cord and the brain and it may be caused by a bacteria, fungus, and virus amongst other pathogens. The spread of the disease is through close contact with an infected person such as sneezing, kissing, sharing drinking and eating utensils and coughing. It is …
Travelling abroad is always a wonderful and beautiful experience. However, it comes with its own set of risks, which ought to be managed properly if inconveniences are to be averted during the trip. One of the greatest risks is falling ill, and with this, there are a plethora of things that could go wrong. For …
Sitting in a plane next to someone coughing and sneezing with a heavy flu will get you worried about being infected as well, and if you didn’t get the flu shot before travelling, you can’t help but wonder if you will be lucky to get off the plane without an infection. Well, the flu is …
Smart international travelers know the importance of visiting their travel clinics to find out which travel shots they need to stay safe in their respective destinations. In most cases, a good number of travelers will not bother to visit any clinic and they will simply go online and read about the required and the recommended …
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Travel vaccinations are important for your health and safety every time you travel out of the country. It is always essential to know about the specific jabs you need based on your travel destination, and this is information you can quickly obtain from your travel health clinic. But before going for the jabs, there are …
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When it comes to travel vaccinations, there is never a one-size-fits-all solution. The vaccinations you go for are specifically tailored for your destination and the levels of exposure you may have while in those places. If you are planning a trip to south-east Asia, especially the Indochina region comprising of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, here …
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Travel vaccines are never administered freely. Depending on your destination, you may find that you have a couple of them to pay for, and they could quickly and easily add up to cost you a small fortune. This is because government health insurance does not cover travel vaccines, and you will have to pay for …
It is sometimes overwhelming to certain people to find out that they need to get a few jabs before going to certain destinations. This is because some of them are ignorant about travel vaccines, while others have very little information regarding them. One thing you must never ignore while traveling out of the country, is …
Traveling the world is a fantastic opportunity to expose yourself to new cultures, environments, and exciting activities. But it is also a time you will expose yourself to a myriad of health risks, hence the need for the various travel vaccines so that you stay safe and healthy to enjoy your trips. While you think …
Read more The Checklist: 3 Immunizations Before Your Travel Abroad
Falling ill before you travel isn’t fun, but neither is falling ill in a foreign country or immediately upon your return. Therefore, it makes it imperative to know how to stay safe and healthy during and following your travels. This is also how you will be guaranteed a great travel experience; not one characterized by …
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