Travel
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Helpful information required before visiting the practice nurse
• Previous immunisations
• Itinerary
• Assessment of health risk
1. The country you’re travelling to
2. The time of year
3. Your type of accommodation
4. Your outdoor pursuits
5. How long you are going for
Please visit www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk for information for your destination of travel. You will then know what to expect regarding immunisations recommended and other useful advice.
Helpful Information
Follow the links below for more information.
When you get home
Some diseases picked up overseas are only apparent after you get home.
• Diarrhoea
• Feverish illness – malaria
Remember this can be up to a year after your return.
• If you have been swimming in fresh water lakes and streams in Africa, South America or some parts of the Caribbean, you will need screening for Schistosomiasis.
It is worth a visit to either the practice nurse or doctor for a stool sample and a blood test. A urine test will be able to exclude Schistosomiasis.
Other useful information from
World Health Organisation
Health advice for travellers
National Travel Health Network and Centre
MASTA
0870 606 2782
www.traveldoctor.co.uk
Centre For infectious diseases –Travellers health
Foreign Office
www.fco.gov.uk/