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Travel and vaccinations

Nobody expects to get ill on holiday, but it does happen. Fortunately, with a few sensible precautions (including checking your travel vaccinations are up to date!), you should be able to ensure that the only mementos you bring back from holiday are happy ones.

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Travel and vaccinations

Travel vaccinations

by Dr Toni Hazell, FRCGP

Ears and flying

Travel and vaccinations

Ears and flying

by Dr Doug McKechnie, MRCGP

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Travel and vaccinations

Motion sickness

by Dr Philippa Vincent, MRCGP

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Travel and vaccinations

Traveller's diarrhoea

by Dr Toni Hazell, FRCGP

Travel advice

Planning a trip? Learn how to stay safe abroad, including vaccinations, preventing illness, and tips for dealing with common travel health issues.

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Travel related infections

Travelling abroad? Learn how to protect yourself from diseases like malaria and traveller’s diarrhoea and what precautions reduce your risk.

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Travel related problems

From jet lag to traveller’s diarrhoea, travel can take a toll on your body. Learn how to prepare and deal with common travel-related health issues.

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Travel vaccinations

Vaccines help protect you from diseases in certain countries. Learn which vaccinations you might need before your trip and how to plan ahead.

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Traveller's diarrhoea

Traveller's diarrhoea is a common digestive illness usually caused by eating or drinking contaminated food and water in areas with poor sanitation. Key signs include loose stools, stomach cramps, and nausea, and it often clears up on its own within a few days.

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