Dengue Fever vaccination

Introduction Dengue fever is a prevalent mosquito-borne disease that affects millions of people worldwide. While there is no specific treatment for this viral infection, prevention through vaccination can play a critical role in reducing its spread and severity. In this blog post, we will delve into the various aspects of dengue fever vaccination, its benefits, […]

Hepatitis A & B Combined

Yellow fever vaccination

What is it? Yellow fever is a serious and sometimes fatal viral disease that is spread through the bite of certain types of mosquito, but mainly the Aedes aegypti species. The vast majority of all yellow fever instances are in sub-Saharan Africa (countries to the south of the Sahara), however yellow fever is endemic in […]

MMR Vaccine

Measles, mumps and rubella Measles Measles a highly infectious viral illness, which spreads rapidly from person to person. It is one of the leading causes of death among young children, the majority occurring in developing countries where immunisation is patchy (WHO 2013). The Illness The initial symptoms are like the common cold with runny nose, […]

Traveller’s diarrhoea treatment

What is it? Travellers’ diarrhoea is defined as the passage of 3 or more loose/watery stools in 24 hours, accompanied by any of; fever, abdominal cramps, faecal urgency, nausea or vomiting. Countries at risk… Traveller’s diarrhoea typically affects people travelling from industrialised western countries to less developed areas; in particular the tropics. Your risk of […]