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Why Rabies Vaccination Is Important for Travellers Visiting Rural Areas


Rabies is a fatal viral disease that can be transmitted through bites, scratches, or saliva from infected animals. Travellers visiting rural areas—especially in Asia, Africa, and South America—are at significantly […]
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How to Avoid Traveller’s Diarrhoea (and Treatments That Work)


Traveller’s diarrhoea is the most common illness affecting holidaymakers abroad. The good news? It’s highly preventable with the right travel health advice, good hygiene practices, and—when necessary—effective treatment. Emcare Travel […]
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Yellow Fever Vaccination: A Complete Guide for Travellers


If you’re travelling to parts of Africa or South America, a Yellow Fever vaccination is often mandatory and always strongly recommended. It protects you from a potentially life-threatening disease and […]
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The Most Common Travel Diseases and How to Protect Yourself


The fastest and most effective way to protect yourself from the most common travel diseases is to get the right vaccinations and travel health advice before you leave. Diseases such […]
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How to Safely Travel with Pre-Existing Conditions, Pregnancy or Immunosuppression


Travelling with a health condition, during pregnancy, or while immunosuppressed doesn’t have to mean staying at home. With the right preparation, vaccination planning, and medical support, you can enjoy safe […]
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Corporate Travel Vaccines: How to Protect Your Travelling Staff & Reduce Risk


A well-designed corporate travel vaccine programme is a strategic investment. By proactively protecting employees through pre-travel vaccines, tailored risk assessment, on-site delivery and ongoing monitoring, organisations can reduce illness, absenteeism, […]
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Travel Health for Families & Children: What Parents Need to Know


When travelling with children, proactive health planning—including age-appropriate vaccinations, child-safe medical kits, behaviour guidance and emergency preparedness—is essential. Proper preparation helps reduce risk, ensures swift response if illness arises, and […]
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How to Plan Travel Health for Remote, Rural & Adventure Trips


For remote and adventure travel, your health planning must begin early, include tailored vaccinations, a robust medical kit, emergency extraction plans and behaviour vigilance — the more preparation you do […]
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Yellow Fever Vaccination in the UK: What to Expect and Why It’s Essential


Planning travel to parts of Africa or South America requires careful preparation, especially when it comes to health. Yellow fever is a serious mosquito-borne viral disease that can cause severe […]
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Corporate Travel Vaccinations: How Businesses Should Organise Travel Health for Employees


Planning business travel goes beyond booking flights and hotels. Ensuring employee safety during international trips is a key responsibility for UK companies. Corporate travel vaccinations and vaccination programmes are essential […]
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