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It is important to plan ahead for preventive travel health. This article gives an overview of vaccinations likely to be needed and options for malaria prophylaxis .There are links to more detailed regional advi…

Rabies is a potentially lethal condition. It is important to seek professional advice prior to travel in an area where it is present.

Altitude sickness is a common problem for mountain climbers and travellers to some areas. A high altitude is considered any height above 2500 metres (8000 feet) because altitude sickness is uncommon at heights…

Travel sickness is a distressing and unpleasant experience;This article gives some practical advice to try minimize it.

This article provides handy tips on compiling a first aid kit for travel in overseas countries.

Jet lag is a common problem with international travel but there are measures you can take to help limit the effects. This article details some of the steps you can take before, during and after the flight to he…