by The Travel Doctor | May 15, 2023 | Yellow Fever
Yellow Fever Vaccine Fractional Dosing for Travellers – A South African Experience S.C Heymans , L. Crause , J. Damons , A.F de Frey Travel Doctor Corporate, Johannesburg, South Africa, Travel Doctor, Johannesburg, South Africa University of the Witwatersrand,...
by The Travel Doctor | Jan 24, 2023 | Bugs, Clinics, Health
It’s not only in childhood that you need immunisation to protect you from severe and potentially fatal illnesses. By Glynis Horning 23 January 2023 Covid-19 brought home the need for vaccines throughout life. “They are not only necessary for children, but also, and...
by The Travel Doctor | May 12, 2022 | Coronavirus, Health, Library
In response to the following Business Day Article Dear Yvonne Sitting on a jampacked (no space for a hyphen) Airlink flight. Aisle seat with Father and 18 month old squashed in between me and the Karoo. Sweet… Just read your final article. Eish, that De...
by The Travel Doctor | Mar 28, 2019 | Bugs, Health, Malaria, Travel
MALARIA – Do you really “KNOW IT ALL”? An open letter by Dr Rick I always enjoy fielding questions from concerned company representatives regarding malaria. You might be aware that there are both acute AND chronic complications associated with malaria. Firstly,...
by The Travel Doctor | Nov 5, 2018 | Bugs, Health, Library, Travel
Malaria is on the rise again – and children under five are particularly vulnerable. The good news is that it’s preventable and treatable, but take care. By Glynis Horning Malaria season is in full swing and runs until May, with the Mopani and parts of the Vhembe...
by The Travel Doctor | Sep 27, 2018 | Bugs, Health, Rabies
ONE DOG AND TWO VICTIMS – A sad African tale The Travel Doctor Friday, 28 September was World Rabies Day. The theme this year is: “Share the Message, Save a Life” and it is in the spirit of this message that we at Travel Doctor want to share the story of two of...
