While you may think you’re prepared for your trip, you may not be taking everything you need to know into consideration. Without the proper precautions, you are exposing yourself to the risk of communicable diseases. Many travelers embark on trips, only to encounter unexpected illnesses, diseases and problems. One of the most commonly encountered issues is as simple as Traveller’s Diarrhea, which is easily avoided with proper hygiene, food preparation, and suitable antibiotics. The risks of travelling go up when travelling with pregnant or breastfeeding women, small children or immunosuppressed or immunocompromised individuals. For these reasons, it’s incredibly important to have all the knowledge possible before you travel for any reason. For your benefit, we’ve accumulated a number of tips about travelling. While these tips are not a replacement for an in-person travel consultation with a qualified travel medicine specialist, we hope that these tips will help you stay aware and prepared during your upcoming travels. Continue reading “Travelling and Vaccinations – Everything you Need to Know”