TravelHealth Advice

In this section you will find advice about TravelHealth topics such as malaria and how to stop getting bitten. Or what about DVT and what precautions you can take when you fly. Maybe you are afraid to fly and need some advice. Travelling with children can be a nightmare or a wonderful experience depending on how well prepared you are. Other topics include advice for the GAP year student, the diabetic traveller as well as the issue of insurance and sun care to mention a few.

Before you travel

Before You Go. Essential pre-travel advice

Travel Insurance. Advice on finding the right policy for your trip

EHIC. Information about the EHIC card, which replaced the E111 card

Travelling with Medication - restrictions when travelling with medication

About the trip itself

Fear of Flying. Fear of Flying is a common problem among travellers

Deep Vein Thrombosis. Practical advice on how to reduce the risk of DVT

Coping with delays. Tips on coping with air travel disruption and delays

Travel Stress. How to take the sting out of travel stress

Coping with Jet Lag. Suggestions on how to cope with and combat jet lag

Taking time to adjust. Fast air travel has introduced its special problems...

While you are away

Preventing Accidents. Common sense pointers how to avoid accidents

Insect Bites. Insects, bites and how to prevent them

Animal Contact. About animal contact and avoiding diseases they carry

Sun Safety. How to stay safe in the sun

Food and Drink. When sampling the local cuisine...

Traveller's Diarrhoea. Preventing and dealing with this common illness

Sexual Health. Facts and precautions

Good general advice

Backpacking. Information for the independent traveller

Gap Year. Preparing to travel abroad on your year out

Travelling with Children. Travel tips for kids and parents

Family Holidays. How to stay healthy on holiday

The Mature Traveller. Pre-travel and general advice with useful UK contacts

Female Travellers. Some additional considerations for female travellers

Male Travellers. Additional considerations specifically for male travellers

Business Travel Health. A checklist of health matters to consider when travelling for business

Medical Tourism. Information and advice when travelling overseas for medical treatment

Specific circumstances

Pregnancy. Suggestions about travelling while pregnant

The disabled traveller. Practical advice for travel with pre-existing disabilities

Diabetic travel. Advice and information on travelling with diabetes

Asthma. Practical suggestions on travelling with asthma

Other resources and information

Pre-Travel Questionnaire. A form to prepare for your pre-travel consultation

Giving Blood and Travel. Guidelines for UK blood donors