Travel Health on the Internet

Below we have listed a number of websites that deal with travel health and related specialist topics. Simply follow the links provided to visit these sites.

While we make every effort to ensure that the information we link to is reliable, TravelHealth.co.uk cannot take responsibility for the information contained in these external websites.

 

Organisations

World Health Organisation  Travel information and health advice for international travellers from the World Health Organisation, with links to information on emerging and communicable diseases.

American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)

 

Information on Diseases

Malaria A very comprehensive site with information and research on malaria.  Prepared by the Malaria Foundation.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases Important information on vaccine preventable diseases

Diseases and Vaccines Information on various diseases, with details of vaccines.

MCW Health Link Articles on a number of diseases and travel health issues - useful background information.

Malaria The Malaria Foundation has put together a very comprehensive website dedicated to this common and serious disease.  This link will take you to the general information page.

World Health Organisation A list of various diseases compiled and addressed by the World Health Organisation.

CDC Blue Sheet List of countries where infection is evident of cholera,  yellow fever and the plague.

Travel Health Online Health and safety advice as reported by Travel Health Online.  Provides general information, health precautions, disease risk and official health data. 

 

Health Advice for Travellers

Travel Health Online Resources include country health profiles, information on travel medicine providers, and health concerns. 

Diabetic Travellers Advice for travellers with diabetes - provided by Diabetes UK.

Epileptic Travellers Recreation and safety tips, including water and camping issues, as well as safety around the home.

Mobility International US organisation committed to empowering people with disabilities around the world through international exchange, information, and technical assistance.

Travel Medical Matrix A free directory of selected medical sites. (Registration required)

Pre-departure Planning Advice from Lonely Planet on Health Insurance, Immunisations and emergency kit.

Traveller's First Aid Kit Suggested contents for a first aid kit for travellers, with pre-departure advice.  Posted by the American College of Emergency Physicians. 

The Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality based in the USA provides links and information for the traveller with existing medical problems.

The Travel Clinic A guide to pre-travel health care -- inoculation, prevention of malaria, food and water borne diseases, and many other topics. Also a good selection of related health and travel sites.

BBC - Travel Health Information and advice compiled by the BBC's health team.

Fear of Flying A self-help programme getting to the root of fear of flying, with suggestions how to overcome it.

Jetlag This useful article is based on research and contains helpful tips to reduce the effects of jetlag.

Resources for Students Student Zone has useful information and links for students travelling abroad.