Holidays should be a time for fun and enjoyment. To make sure there aren't any unexpected health issues, a little planning can greatly minimize your risk of illness. Ignoring these precautions can result in anything from a trivial ailment to a life threatening illness. It is advisable to seek medical advice at least eight weeks prior to travelling.
Geographical specific health advice
Always see your doctor to discuss your health needs when travelling to a new area. If your unsure whether you need to you see your doctor, just pop us an email with as much detail about your trip. We will get back to you and discuss issues pertinent to your trip and let you know if you need to see your doctor.
Antimalarial medication
Some antimalarial drugs are available without prescription but most do require a private prescription, as they are not available on the NHS. Often you may have a choice of regimes suitable for your location. DrAdvice can advise which regime would be most appropriate for your individual needs. We can also advise you with regards to more specific scenarios (such as diving) and for particular groups of patients (such as children or pregnant women).
Medical treatment around the World
Regardless of having health insurance, it is prudent to know what emergency provisions there are for visiting foreigners. This is often dependent on your nationality and what reciprocal health care provision agreement your country has with the one you're visiting. We can supply you with this information and help you make any necessary health care provisions prior setting off.
Infectious diseases
We can provide you with detailed information on any infectious disease risks that you may be potentially exposed to in any country you plan to visit. We will make sure that you aware of which environmental factors to avoid and which tablets or vaccinations you will need.
Pre-existing medical conditions
