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    DEET vs Non-DEET Insect Repellents: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Choose?

    When it comes to protecting yourself from mosquito bites while travelling, choosing the right insect repellent is essential. But with so many options on the market—some with DEET, some without—it can be hard to know which is best for your needs. In this guide, we break down the key differences between DEET and non-DEET repellents,…

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    Health Risks at Mass Gatherings: What You Need to Know Before You Go

    Heading to a festival, pilgrimage, or sporting event? Discover the key health risks of mass gatherings and how to stay safe with expert advice from the Tropical Medical Bureau. Mass gatherings—from global events like the Olympics to local festivals and religious pilgrimages—attract thousands or even millions of people. While these events offer unforgettable experiences, they…

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    Staying Safe & Healthy in Sri Lanka 

    Sri Lanka, the teardrop-shaped island in the Indian Ocean, is known for its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, ancient ruins and lush landscapes. But like any travel destination, it’s important to stay informed and prepared to ensure a safe and healthy trip.  1. Vaccinations & Health Precautions  Before you travel, it’s advisable to visit a travel…

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    African Trypanosomiasis

    African Trypanosomiasis, commonly known as sleeping sickness, is a parasitic disease endemic to sub-Saharan Africa. Transmitted through the bite of an infected tsetse fly, it poses significant health challenges in affected regions.​ Causative Agents and Transmission African Trypanosomiasis is caused by two subspecies of the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma brucei:​ Both subspecies are transmitted to humans…

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    Advice on Travel Vaccines for Families with Young Children

    Travelling with young children can be an enriching experience, but it also comes with its challenges—especially when it comes to health and safety. One important aspect that families should not overlook is ensuring their children have the necessary travel vaccinations. Here’s what you need to know to keep your little ones safe on your adventures…

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    Donating Blood After Travel: Important Guidelines

    The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) has recently issued an appeal for 2,000 blood donations in the next four weeks. The appeal comes as the supply of specific blood types becomes dangerously low. Director of Donor Services and Logistics, Paul McKinney, said the aim is to have 7 days supply of each blood group. Currently…

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    The Importance of Travel Vaccines

    Travel vaccines are an essential part of preparing for any trip abroad, especially to countries where certain diseases are more common. These vaccines protect you from serious illnesses that you might not encounter in your home country. In this article, we will explore the importance of ravel vaccines, and why getting vaccinated is crucial for…

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    How to Avoid Respiratory Illnesses while Travelling

    Outbreaks of respiratory illnesses occur regularly throughout the world. These can be associated with many different types of ‘bugs’ including viral illnesses (Influenza, Measles, Mumps, Whooping Cough etc), bacterial illnesses (Pneumonia, Meningitis, Tuberculosis, Legionnaires, Anthrax, Diphtheria etc) and fungal diseases (Histoplasmosis, Aspergillosis etc). In recent times, the world has seen a number of specific illnesses…

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    Travel Tips & Health Advice for Backpackers

    The continuous upsurge in backpacking holidays leads to some difficulty for those of us trying to provide health advice for backpackers. It’s important to see advice on good health care so that your personal health can be protected to the greatest possible extent during this trip. Vaccines, avoiding mosquito bites, what to eat and drink…

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    Travel Foot Care – Tops Tips & Advice

    Travelling brings significant stress and strain to your feet. Following some simple commonsense care before and while travelling will make a huge difference to your overall enjoyment and to your general health. You can divide the possible care of your feet into two associated areas – firstly stress & strain and secondly infection. Pre Departure…

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