Healthy Travel Facts

Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is a health risk that is a concern for any traveller adventuring at high altitudes.

In the event of a bite from a dog, monkey, cat, or other animal and you are in a rabies-infected country, seek medical attention immediately. You may need post-exposure vaccination even i...

Various climates and environmental conditions can be harmful. It is important that you prepare yourself for any climatic conditions that may pose a risk on your journey.

There are many common ailments that afflict travellers during their time abroad, but a lot of these can be managed easily to make the journey more comfortable.

Sitting for long periods, particularly for over five hours in an aircraft, bus, train or car, can lead to a condition called deep vein thrombosis, or DVT. The combination of cramped seati...

Family holidays are special occasions that should celebrated hassle-free. There are several ways that you can prepare to make your family's trip a safe and happy experience.

Flights can last for as long as 20 hours, so it's important that you are comfortable during the journey to your next destination. The following tips will help make you next journey an enj...

It is important to stay healthy during overseas travel. Older travellers may need to take extra precautions to protect their health, particularly those with pre-existing health conditions.

Travelling to another culture can be a wonderfully enriching experience. It is important, however, to be aware of the impact your travels may have on the local people and environments you...

One of the great pleasures of travel is sampling the local cuisine. However, contaminated food and beverages are a common cause of traveller’s diarrhoea (TD) and other gastrointestinal il...

International travel is one of the best educational experiences any of us can have. This fact is now well recognised as more and more schools integrate some international travel into thei...

As a travel consultant, you can add value to the service you offer your clients by referring them to a Travel Doctor-TMVC clinic.

Traveller's diarrhoea (TD) is the most common cause of spoiled holidays and business trips. Bali Belly, The Mexican Two-Step, The Rangoon Runs… they're all amusing names for a very unplea...

Plan ahead and book a consultation with your nearest Travel Doctor-TMVC to discuss which vaccines and medications may be recommended for your destination.

Trekking around the globe is a great way to see the world, and a range of exciting new and interesting trekking regions have become accessible in recent years. Travel Doctor-TMVC has over...

Diving into the blue to discover another world is paradise for new and experienced divers. Many share a passion for exploring the reefs, wrecks and unique underwater locations across the...

Cruises are popular with Australians, with nearly half a million of us cruising in 2022, despite the impacts of COVID-19. Cruise ships are semi-closed communities where large numbers of p...

Travel should be fun, safe and easy. Remember some basic rules for travelling with diabetes.

With some exceptions, having heart disease is not a reason to refrain from travelling. Indeed, the disease itself may be the reason for travel. Simple precautions will reduce the chances ...

There are some travel-related health issues specific to women that you need to keep up-to-date with.