Health advice for travelling is, for the most part, simple. Most of the problems you’ll face are easily preventable; for example, putting on sunscreen, drinking bottled or treated water, washing your hands properly before eating and avoiding insect bites will save you a great deal of hassle.
However, if you have other concerns like exposure to malaria or other tropical diseases, altitude sickness, sea sickness or other issues, it is best to visit your doctor. We recommend seeing your travel health centre in person at least eight weeks before you travel, as you may need a course of medications or more than one vaccination.
A travel health professional can advise you on your unique medical needs and tour itinerary. If you’re travelling for an extended period, it’s also a good idea to get a check-up at the dentist and sort out your glasses prescription if you think it’s changing.
So that you know, the information available on the health advice websites listed below is intended as a guide only. Tucan Travel is not responsible for the content of any travel health websites listed below.
Some destinations in the world reach astonishing heights, sometimes leading people to feel unwell. For more information about altitude sickness, please read our guide.
This is the Scottish version of the NHS, and it offers lots of helpful advice, from deep vein thrombosis to dealing with an animal bite.
http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk
The more prepared you are, the fitter and healthier you will be on tour. This site provides lots of good travel health tips for Australian travellers.
http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/tips/travelwell.html
This site offers addresses for travel health clinics in the USA and tips for preparing yourself to be healthy.
Remember to ensure that your travel insurance covers general medical expenses, existing medical conditions, hospitalisations and medical evacuations.
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