Travel Checklist
Over 70 million trips abroad are made from the UK yearly, but most travellers do not seek health advice before travelling. This means many travellers could be putting their health at risk.
Potential Health Risks
When preparing for your travels, there are many things to consider, however your health should always be high on the list of priorities.
Depending on your destination and the activities you plan to engage in, travelling can increase your risk of developing a variety of health problems. Ranging from mild and inconvenient to severe and life-threatening, these diseases include but are not limited to:
Animals & Other Infections
Mosquito-borne
Other Risks and Considerations
- Sunburn
- Heat Exhaustion and Sunstroke
- Dehydration
- Travel and Altitude Sickness
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Sexual Health
- Managing Your Medication
- Personal Safety
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* This list is not exhaustive and other travel health providers are available.
Travel Essentials
Before embarking on your travels, there are many things to consider. Whether you’re going on a round-the-world trip or a summer holiday, make use of our comprehensive checklist to ensure you have thought through everything you might need for your time abroad.
