by The Travel Doctor | Apr 30, 2024 | Clinics, Health
Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory illness. The course of the disease is mostly mild with chills, fever & fatigue being the predominant symptoms. The infection can sometime be serious especially in young children, older persons, pregnant women and people...
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 Cinnapanel | Jun 23, 2015 | Bugs, Clinics, Health, Travel
When is influenza season? Influenza also called flu is an acute viral respiratory infection, transmitted by the influenza virus. This virus has three main types A, B and C. Influenza A is classified into different subtypes. The currently circulating seasonal viruses...
by Cinnapanel | Jun 23, 2015 | Bugs, Clinics, Health, Travel
My wife and I would like to plan a trip to the Kruger National Park with our small children. At what age can you start giving malaria preventative medication to children? Technically, as soon as they weigh over 5kg. However, I wouldn’t advise children under five...
