‘RSV virus. It’s so common, we haven’t heard of it’. Did you know that it is so common that most children have encountered it by 2 years of age and adults will have been exposed to it many times in their life? This virus typically presents as the common cold! Symptoms are similar to those…
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On August 14, 2024, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced that the significant increase of Mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. Clade I Mpox cases have been reported beyond the epicentre of the outbreak, the DRC,…
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…
What is Measles? Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by the measles virus. It is an airborne disease and spreads from one person to the next through the coughs and sneezes of infected people. The disease infects the respiratory tract and then spreads throughout the body. Measles can affect anyone but is more common…
At Nomad, we offer the Qdenga vaccine against Dengue fever to travellers at risk. Find out more about dengue fever and the QDENGA vaccine here: What is Dengue Fever? Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne disease that is spreading rapidly around the world. It is present in more than 125 countries and is estimated to cause…
Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) is a highly contagious, severe, and often fatal disease in humans. It is thought to be contracted from a species of fruit bat and can be passed from human-to-human through close contact but also occurs in non-human primates It has similarities to Ebola as they are both members of the Filoviridae…
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…
The accuracy of the coronavirus antibody test is relative to the method of testing that is applied to the blood sample. The antibody test can either be completed using a blood sample that has been drawn from a vein and then sent to the testing laboratory or a finger-prick of blood that is tested using…
