Travel and vaccinations – articles and advice

Whether your holiday plans involve a trip to an exotic city or a sunny summer on a foreign beach - you'll probably be getting there by plane. And whilst airplanes are a generally safe way of travelling - there are health issues that you should consider before you board. Here we look at what you can do to help make sure your flight is healthy and stress free.

Whether you're choosing your next holiday destination, planning a backpacking route, or attending Pride abroad this summer, being healthy, having fun and staying safe are top of the agenda. With help from LQBTQ+ advocate, YouTuber, and author Calum McSwiggan, we've assembled LGBTQ+ travel tips to help you protect yourself from harm in countries where discrim...

At least 1 in 10 people have a fear of flying - and some studies suggest this proportion is much higher. Having a fear of flying, also called flight anxiety, is officially classed as an anxiety disorder. To doctors, this is known as aerophobia, or sometimes aviophobia in the US. Here, we share the triggers, practical tips, and support you can get to help you...

Nobody expects to get ill on holiday, but it does happen. Dr Sarah Jarvis has lost count of the medical miseries she's heard from patients that could have been avoided. Here she shares her top tips for healthy holidays - so that the only mementos you bring back from vacation are happy ones.

You've got tickets, chosen which artists you most want to see, planned your outfits, and packed the glitter - but international festivals can require a bit more planning, and the to-do list can vary depending on the country. We've created an easy guide for all those extra health and safety considerations, so you can get back to enjoying your hassle-free fest...

क्या आपने कभी चलते वाहन में बीमार या चक्कर महसूस किया है? शायद आपने ठंडे पसीने में भीगना, कमजोरी महसूस करना, या उसी समय सिरदर्द का अनुभव किया हो? मोशन सिकनेस आम हो सकती है, लेकिन इसका मतलब यह नहीं है कि आप इसे रोक या इलाज नहीं कर सकते।.

I know everyone has had enough of it, but we need to talk about the B word. With all the uncertainty surrounding Brexit, it's impossible to know what will happen to travel insurance cover for medical problems in the near future. And while most of the recent political headlines in relation to health have related to privatisation of the NHS in the UK, foreign...

यात्रा का कीड़ा अब इतने लोगों को प्रभावित कर चुका है कि यह एक आधुनिक महामारी बन गया है। राष्ट्रीय सांख्यिकी कार्यालय के अनुसार, पिछले वर्ष यूके निवासियों द्वारा विदेशों में 73 मिलियन यात्राएं की गईं। लेकिन आप उड़ान के दौरान, न केवल लंबी दूरी की उड़ान पर बल्कि छोटी यात्रा पर भी, स्वस्थ कैसे रह सकते हैं?

पीला बुखार लैटिन अमेरिका और अफ्रीका के कई देशों में स्थानिक है और अक्सर घातक हो सकता है। टीकाकरण वर्तमान में इस घातक बीमारी के खिलाफ सबसे अच्छा सुरक्षा है - लेकिन इसके जोखिम क्या हैं?

Off on a climb? Whether you're an experienced mountaineer or a charity fundraiser doing a once-in-a-lifetime trip, you need to be aware of the risks to your health when you climb to high altitudes. Familiarising yourself with the symptoms of altitude sickness and taking steps to minimise the risk before your trip could prevent a great deal of suffering - and...

छुट्टियाँ काम और जीवन के तनाव और दबाव से एक स्वागत योग्य विराम होनी चाहिए। ईमेल, समय सीमा और अन्य से दूर, यह आराम करने का एक मौका है - लेकिन कुछ लोगों के लिए, दूर जाना चिंता को जन्म दे सकता है।.

Ahh holidays. Spending your time relaxing in the sun or seeing the sights in a dream destination should be blissful. But if you or your child suffer from allergies, planning a trip can be stressful. We look at how to minimise risk and maximise relaxation for allergy sufferers.

Malaria is an almost entirely preventable disease, but in 2017 there were 1,700 cases in the UK and six deaths from it. Most people who became infected had either not taken antimalarial tablets or not taken them as directed. One of the reasons for avoiding malaria medication can be the association with side effects. But how likely are they?

If you are travelling overseas, travel vaccinations against some diseases are compulsory. There is, however, one disease which is usually fatal without prompt treatment and where a pre-travel vaccination is not compulsory: rabies.

Being vaccinated against illness before travelling abroad may be inconvenient and mildly unpleasant, but don't be tempted to skip those injections - or to leave them until the last minute. We ask a GP and a specialist travel health nurse for their advice.

Jet lag can certainly put a dampener on a holiday but it may also have negative health implications for people who regularly experience it. We explore how holidaymakers and frequent flyers can minimise jet lag's effects.

छुट्टियों या सप्ताहांत पर बीमार पड़ना परिचित लगता है? कुछ स्वास्थ्य विशेषज्ञ इस स्थिति को अवकाश बीमारी कहते हैं। यह इस बात से जुड़ा हो सकता है कि हम अपने कार्य तनाव को कैसे प्रबंधित करते हैं और अपने पेशेवर/निजी जीवन संतुलन को कैसे देखते हैं।.

पिछले कुछ वर्षों में, यात्रा वेबसाइटों पर एक नया शब्द उभरा है, जिसे 'बेबीमून' कहा जाता है। गर्भवती होने के दौरान आप जो अंतिम छुट्टी लेते हैं, उसे संदर्भित करते हुए, बेबीमून का आदर्श रूप से बच्चों से कोई लेना-देना नहीं होता है। इसके विपरीत, यह बच्चे के आने से पहले और बच्चे के बिना गतिविधियाँ एक दूर की याद बन जाने से पहले कुछ आवश्यक 'आप' समय का अवसर है।.

यदि आप खाने-पीने के शौकीन हैं, तो गर्भावस्था के दौरान यात्रा करना एक मिश्रित आशीर्वाद हो सकता है। एक तरफ, छुट्टी तो छुट्टी होती है। दूसरी तरफ, आप अपना समय पिछली गलियों में घूमने और सभी स्थानीय व्यंजनों का स्वाद लेने में नहीं बिता पाएंगे, जैसा कि आपने गर्भवती होने से पहले किया होगा।.

From the plains of the African Sahara to the peaks of the Himalayas, a traveller must always be prepared. Some precautions should be taken by every explorer. But preparation for an adventure requires more than simply buying a backpack and an all-season sleeping bag. A real traveller must prepare for every eventuality … and that includes taking care of your h...