The FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place across Canada, Mexico, and the USA from 11 June to 19 July 2026, with matches hosted in 16 cities. Travelling overseas for this year’s FIFA World Cup can be an exciting and memorable experience. However, large international sporting events also come with specific health, safety, and travel risks. Planning ahead and…
Posts Categorized: Travel Safety
Traveller’s diarrhoea is the most common illness affecting people travelling abroad. While many cases are mild, some infections can become severe and require medical treatment. One important bacterial cause of traveller’s diarrhoea is Shigella, a highly contagious bacterium that spreads through contaminated food, water, and poor hygiene. Recent cases involving British holidaymakers who died after…
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 importance of awareness when travelling abroad? Cases abroad There have been numerous cases of carbon monoxide poisoning and fatalities involving travelers over the years. Unfortunately,…
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 with counterfeit alcohol. In November last year 6 young female tourists lost their lives from Methanol poisoning in Vang Vien, Laos and just this month…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic many countries have restrictive measures in place, such as having to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival or produce medical certificates. Furthermore, in many countries the FCO still advises NOT to travel internationally unless ‘essential’ and further to this, holidaymakers may have to be prepared to quarantine on arrival back…
A positive test for coronavirus is dependent on which test has been taken and which the positive response is in relation to. For example, if a PCR (swab) test for the virus has been undertaken and a result shows as positive, then the patient has an active infection. The infectious patient should not return to…
COVID-19 antibody testing is rapidly becoming an important part of the global effort to reduce the risk from coronavirus and is recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as an integral part of countries’ COVID-19 strategy. When will Covid-19 antibody tests become available? In the UK, antibody testing can now be completed with Nomad in…
It’s not the most exciting aspect of travel to prepare for, but thefts and losses are common amongst travellers and it’s important to take care to protect your gear. Here are a few of our top tips for keeping your belonging safe when backpacking. Learn them before you go to help put your mind at…
1. Get your Meningitis ACWY vaccine and certificate. Proof of vaccination against Meningitis ACWY is compulsory in order to obtain visa entry into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia so all pilgrims attending Hajj must ensure that they have had this vaccine before travel. All Nomad Travel Clinics have this vaccine in stock, book now or call…
There has been widespread concern regarding Zika Virus, with cases now being reported in Europe as well as continuing outbreaks in North & South America. There have been smaller numbers of cases in Asia. Nomad Medical Director, Professor Larry Goodyer, has the following advice for travellers. It is still early days regarding the true impact…
