Posts Categorized: Diseases

The possibility of getting bitten by a tick whilst travelling may not be on the minds of many travelers, however, did you know that Tick -borne encephalitis (TBE) is a serious infection that is present in over 33 countries and may include the one you are travelling to. Read on to find out if the…

As quickly as Zika appeared in the news, it soon disappeared from global awareness, however Zika virus has not gone away and is still a significant travel health risk for many travellers. Find out more. What is ZIKA? Zika is a viral infection transmitted by daytime biting mosquitoes, mostly biting around mid-morning and late afternoon…

Monkey Pox As you have likely seen on the news, Monkey pox has been declared a global emergency by the WHO (World Health Organisation) as more than 16,000 cases have been reported from 75 different countries. Currently in 2022, monkeypox has been found in countries where the disease is not regularly found, such as in the…

Flu is an acute infection of the respiratory system caused by several different strains of influenza virus. Most people recover from flu in one or two weeks, however those with weakened immunity or other health risks can be affected much more severely. Every year, the flu viruses evolve, requiring the production of a new vaccine…

We keep hearing about the importance of testing, especially as we start to tracvel again, but can we rely on Coronavirus test results? As with all testing, nothing can determine 100% accuracy. Here we discuss why that is and how accurate Coronavirus testing is. Are Coronavirus Tests Accurate? There are varying reported levels of accuracy…