Stay healthy on holiday

Article Abstract:

Travellers are advised to obtain the correct vaccinations prior to their trip and to take anti-malarial pills if required. The tetanus vaccine is advised for all travellers, and vaccination against five main diseases may be required for a variety of countries. The diseases include malaria, yellow fever, polio, typhoid, and hepatitis A. Other diseases to be aware of include cholera, which can be caught via food and water.

Publisher: Consumers Association (UK)
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 1995

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Stop the travel bug from biting

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Some guidelines and tips which would prepare and ensure financially and physically safe long summer holiday without any sickness based on the holiday survey are presented. Some of tips are travel insurance, problems on holidays related with stomach, coughs and colds, strains and sprains, throat infection and exposure to sun and percent of sickness in certain countries.

Publisher: Consumers Association (UK)
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 2006
United Kingdom, Financial management, Insurance, Travel insurance

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Sick travellers face red tape battle

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Issues are presented concerning the provisions of the E111 system which enables travellers to obtain reduced-cost or free healthcare in Europe. The misunderstandings, bureaucracy and ignorance affecting E111's efficiency are discussed.

Publisher: Consumers Association (UK)
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 2001
Europe, Medical care

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Subjects list: Health aspects, Travelers
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