Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning - The silent travel health risk
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Counterfeit medication abroad. Know the risks!
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Everything You Need to Know About Rabies and Rabies Vaccination.
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SARS- CoV- 2 and the Covid- 19 Vaccine
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Preparing for HAJJ 1446H June 2025
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Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning – The silent travel health risk
Odourless, colourless, and tasteless, carbon monoxide gas can turn a dream holiday into a medical emergency, yet how many of us understand the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or the…
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Counterfeit medication abroad. Know the risks!
Counterfeit and substandard medicines and vaccines are a significant global health problem worldwide impacting millions of people and risking their health and safety.Unfortunately many travellers are unaware of this risk…
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Everything You Need to Know About Rabies and Rabies Vaccination.
What you need to know about Rabies and why the vaccination is one of the best you can get! Rabies is an infectious viral disease of the brain and nervous…
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SARS- CoV- 2 and the Covid- 19 Vaccine
On March 9th it was the 5th anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In those five years the virus has evolved through multiple variants and is now considered…
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Preparing for HAJJ 1446H June 2025
Preparation for the Hajj or Umrah is vital for a safe and enjoyable pilgrimage. There are many different health risks and hazards that pilgrims are exposed to and the majority…
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Travellers’ Diarrhoea in the Older Traveller – Risk, Prevention and Management.
THE RISK Travellers’ diarrhoea (TD) is the most common illness for travellers, particularly those visiting economically developing countries where food hygiene standards and personal hygiene facilities are poor. Bacterial infections…
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Alcohol & Methanol Poisoning Abroad
Counterfeit alcohol poisoning abroad and the importance of vigilance with food and water. In recent months we have heard several reports of deaths in international travellers who have been poisoned…
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Yellow Fever: Risks, Transmission, and Prevention
Yellow fever (YF) is a vaccine preventable viral disease. 90% of all yellow fever cases are found on the African continent and is most prevalent in the western part of…
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Staying Healthy While Backpacking: Essential Tips and Advice
Backpacking is one of the most exciting and adventurous ways to travel and see the world. At Masta Nomad, as well as knowing the importance of your travel health and…
