Travel health blog
Practical advice on vaccines, clinics, and staying healthy abroad.
Do I Need Malaria Tablets for Thailand?
Malaria risk in Thailand is low in tourist areas but real in border regions. Here's exactly who needs antimalarials and who doesn't.
What Happens If You Get Sick Abroad?
Getting sick while travelling is more common than people think. What to do, when to seek help, and how to navigate healthcare in a foreign country.
Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE) — The Vaccine Travellers in Europe Forget
TBE is a real risk for hikers and outdoor travellers in central and eastern Europe, Russia, and parts of Asia. Here's who needs the vaccine and where.
Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine — Who Needs It for Asia Travel?
Japanese Encephalitis is a risk in rural Asia but often over- or under-prescribed. Here's who actually needs the vaccine and who doesn't.
Polio and Travel in 2026 — Which Countries Still Have a Risk?
Polio is still circulating in a small number of countries and some require proof of vaccination for exit. Check if it's relevant to your 2026 trip.
Travel Insurance and Vaccines — What You Actually Need to Know
How travel insurance and vaccines interact. What happens if you get sick abroad. Why having both matters and what to check before you travel.
The Meningococcal Vaccine for Travel — Who Needs It and Why
Meningococcal disease is rare but serious. Which travellers need the vaccine, which African countries require it, and what the meningitis belt actually is.
Travel Vaccines for Children — What Parents Need to Know
Which travel vaccines are safe for children? What age can they have them? A practical guide for parents planning trips with kids.
What Vaccines Do I Need for Bali?
No vaccines required for Bali. But Rabies, Hepatitis A, and Typhoid are strongly recommended. Dengue is endemic. Here's what to know before you go.
Ebola Outbreak 2026: What Travellers Need to Know
There's an active Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda. Here's what it means for travel and what you should do.
Hepatitis B Vaccine — Do You Need It for Travel?
Hepatitis B is a routine childhood vaccine in many countries but many adults haven't completed the course. Here's who needs it and when it matters for travel.
What Is a Yellow Fever Endemic Zone?
Why some countries require proof of vaccination even if there's no yellow fever there, and how to know if you need the jab.
Travel Vaccines: How Long Do They Actually Last?
Some vaccines protect for life. Others wear off in two years. A practical guide to boosters and what you might need to repeat.
Dengue Fever: What Travellers Need to Know
Dengue is in more countries than most people realise. What it is, where the risk is highest, and how to actually protect yourself.
How Vaccines Actually Work
The mechanics of immunity — what's actually happening in your body when a vaccine works, explained without the jargon.
Travel Vaccines and Pregnancy — What's Safe and What Isn't
Travelling while pregnant raises specific vaccine questions. Some vaccines are fine, some require careful consideration, and a few are off the table entirely.
Travel Vaccines for Africa — A Practical Guide
Africa is not one health profile. East Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa — the risks and vaccine requirements vary considerably.
Do Travel Vaccines Hurt? Side Effects, Soreness, and What to Expect
What the arm soreness is actually about, which vaccines tend to cause reactions, and what's normal versus what isn't.
Can You Get Travel Vaccines Last Minute?
Flying in a week and just remembered vaccines. What's actually possible, what isn't, and what to prioritise when time is short.
Malaria Tablets vs Vaccines — What's the Difference?
Malaria prevention confuses a lot of people. Here's a plain English explanation of how it works and why there isn't just a vaccine for it.
The Yellow Fever Certificate — Everything You Need to Know
The yellow card. What it is, which countries actually check it, what happens if you don't have one, and how long it lasts.
Why Don't You Need Vaccines to Visit the US or Europe?
You can fly to New York or Paris without a single vaccine. Fly to Kenya and you need several. Here's why the difference exists.
Travel Vaccines for Southeast Asia — What You Actually Need
Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia — Southeast Asia is one destination people consistently underprepare for.
Where Does the Word "Vaccine" Come From?
It comes from cows. Genuinely. The etymology of vaccine is one of those stories that sounds made up but isn't.
The Travel Vaccines Most People Forget
Typhoid, rabies, Japanese Encephalitis — the vaccines that aren't on most people's radar until they're sitting in A&E abroad.
How Far in Advance Should You Get Travel Vaccines?
Most people leave it too late. Here's the honest answer on vaccine timing — and why two weeks before you fly is already cutting it fine.
Finding a Travel Clinic
What to expect, what to bring, how to find one near you, and the mistakes most people make before an international trip.