Traveller Health
18/01/2012 - Hope for new group B meningococcal vaccine
Trials are showing a high rate of success for a new vaccine against group B meningococcal disease, it was announced today. More
13/01/2012 - STIQ Day campaigns
Local health workers nationwide have issued calls to the public to think about their sexual health over the weekend. More
19/12/2011 - Sun-seekers get health warning
Mid-winter sun-seekers from Britain are increasingly returning with unwelcome gifts as several African choices become popular destinations, government officials have warned. More
24/08/2011 - Malaria risk for Euro-travellers
People travelling to Greece should take steps against insect bites because some regions have a malaria problem, British authorities warned yesterday. More
02/08/2011 - Warning on tan spray
Beauty conscious Brits are being sold a fake tanning substance with instructions to spray it up the nose, an official watchdog warned yesterday. More
25/07/2011 - How food endangers swimmers
The traditional advice not to go swimming after a meal seems to hold water, researchers have revealed. More
14/07/2011 - Spiders "wrongly" blamed
Too many spiders are being blamed for unexplained flesh wounds, leading to patients getting wrong treatment, doctors warned today. More
14/07/2011 - Diesel heart warning
New findings show how pollution from road vehicles can trigger heart attacks. More
27/06/2011 - Measles outbreak warning
Britain is facing an outbreak of measles in spite of improvements in vaccination rates, according to new figures. More
03/06/2011 - Radiation from airport body scanners is “tiny”
Airport body scanners are safe to use, a study has found. More
12/05/2011 - New mosquito threat to travellers
UK travellers to Thailand and India are returning with diseases caused by mosquito bites, health officials warned yesterday. More
05/05/2011 - Airline advice for in-flight emergencies
Airlines should improve their handling of in-flight medical emergencies, according to experts. More
28/04/2011 - Frequent flier deficit
"Frequent fliers" may face massive health problems linked to obesity and high blood pressure, according to a new analysis. More
25/04/2011 - Hope and alarm for World Malaria Day
Growing numbers of British travellers are failing to take tablets to prevent malaria - and then succumbing to the disease, a health watchdog warned today. More
15/04/2011 - Spring ramblers get tick warning
Many of Britain's beauty spots are infested with dangerous ticks which can cause a dangerous infection, experts have warned. More
11/02/2011 - Wear helmets - skiers urged
Sport scientists have called for skiers and snowboarders to wear ski helmets in a bid to reduce brain injuries. More
19/01/2011 - Malaria net advice urged
Travellers using web-sites to book trips to high risk regions should be given on-line warnings about malaria, doctors urged today. More
18/01/2011 - The bugs on the bus go round and round
Buses, trams and trains might need to introduce hand gels at their doors during the winter to protect passengers against winter viruses, researchers revealed yesterday. More
17/12/2010 - Winter travel dining advice
Travellers seeking Christmas dinner in a hot climate now have advice on the countries where this is most likely to be ruined. More
01/11/2010 - Computer workers face DVT risk
People who spend hours at a time sat at computer desks may face an increasing risk of developing deep vein thrombosis, researchers have warned. More
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