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Travelling with Migraines
For people who experience migraines, travelling can sometimes feel like a challenge. Changes to your usual routine, long journeys, disrupted sleep, dehydration, skipped meals and stress can all potentially contribute to a migraine attack. That does not mean you need to avoid travelling. With some preparation and a little planning, there are practical steps you…
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Travelling with Epilepsy: Essential Tips for a Safe Trip
Travelling with Epilepsy shouldn’t stop you from exploring the world. Whether you’re taking a short city break or a long-haul holiday, a little preparation can help minimise risks and ensure a smooth journey. For many people with epilepsy, factors such as missed medication, disrupted sleep, stress, dehydration, and changes in routine can increase the likelihood…
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Travelling with Asthma: A Complete Guide to Safe and Confident Travel
Travelling with Asthma is very manageable for most people, provided symptoms are well controlled and proper preparation is in place. Changes in environment, air quality, altitude, and routine can all trigger symptoms, so planning ahead is essential. This guide explains how to travel safely with asthma, what to pack, how to manage triggers abroad, and…
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Travelling with a Heart Condition – How to Stay Safe and Comfortable
Travelling with a heart condition requires a more structured approach than standard trip planning. Whether you are managing coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, heart failure, or have recently undergone a cardiac procedure, the objective is to minimise physiological stress, ensure continuity of care, and mitigate risk in unfamiliar environments. With appropriate preparation, most people with stable…
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TMB advises caution amid increases in respiratory illnesses
Recent reports indicate a significant increase in respiratory infections, including human metapneumovirus (hMPV), in northern China since December 2024. This surge has led to some concerns about the potential for a situation similar to what we saw during the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) Human metapneumovirus is a common respiratory virus that typically causes…
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The Importance of Getting the Flu Jab
As autumn and winter approach, flu season looms once again. While many people may assume that the flu vaccine is primarily for the elderly or those with underlying health conditions, the reality is that getting vaccinated against influenza is important for everyone, regardless of age, health, or physical condition. This article outlines the importance of…
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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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How to Avoid Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) – Travel Health Advice
Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) is relatively rare, but nevertheless it is a potentially life-threatening condition which is usually associated with those who are bedridden or those who have had significant surgery. The disease can be painless and the affected individual may have no knowledge of the seriousness of their situation before the clot moves towards…
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Travelling with Diabetes – Top Tips and Advice
At times it may feel that because you have a condition like diabetes that it is not worth the trouble or the risk of undertaking a foreign journey. Many opportunities to travel are lost because you may feel that it is just too much trouble. Nonsense! All it takes is a bit of common sense…
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Symptoms of Tropical Disease – When You Return from Travelling
Most international travellers experience no problems abroad. Others may have an upset stomach but nothing more. It’s easy to become paranoid with every ache, cold or spot attributed to your trip abroad. There are some important things to remember when it comes to symptoms of tropical disease… Some illnesses like Malaria can harbour themselves in…