Here is a selction of resources that our customers have found useful. If you think there are any sources of information that others might benefit from, let us know about them.
Fit for Travel: There are to many countries for us to list on our site but this fantastic resource will give you an idea of the vaccines you should be thinking of getting, has interactive malaria maps preventative travel health advice.
Malaria Hotspots: All you ever needed to know about Malaria, and more............
IAMAT (International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers): Provides impartial and accurate travel health advice and coordinates an international network of qualified medical practitioners to assist travellers in need of emergency medical care during their trip.
The Bloodcare Foundation: No-one want to think about it but if you are involved in an accident or are taken ill whilst you are overseas and require a transfusion before you can be evacuated, can you be sure that the blood you will receive meets the standards of your national transfusion services? In many countries there is always an acute shortage of blood, which is far worse than anything we ever have to face in the USA or Europe. To overcome these difficulties, the Foundation has made arrangements to provide, in an emergency, blood to expatriates and travellers.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Essential information for countries throughout the world.
Travel Insurance: If you were thinking of going without it, have a look on the FCO travel insurance page for what your medical bills could run into with no or inadequate insurance cover. There are to many insurance providers for us to recommend specific companies but the FCO has good information on what to condiser when buying insurance for your trip.
European Health Insurance Card: replaces the old E111, apply for yours here.
Altitude Sickness: Information on how to prevent altitude sickness
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