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 | May 15, 2023 | Health
Hepatitis A and B Immunity in South Africa. Who Should Be Vaccinated? Heymans , L. Crause , J. Damons , A.F de Frey Travel Doctor Corporate, Johannesburg, South Africa, Travel Doctor, Johannesburg, South Africa University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South...
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 10, 2022 | Health, Travel
Don’t let the excitement of heading off for an Easter break stop you from taking precautions to stay safe on the road and at your destination. Plan your trip: If you’ll be staying at new places, research them online – read traveller reviews about the safest...
by The Travel Doctor | Feb 23, 2022 | Health, Travel
Airlines take cleanliness to new heights. Robots sanitise surfaces in minutes, devices spray electrically charged cleaning mists and seat cushions kill viruses. Travel Doctor comments as seen in Business Day PremiumPosted 23 February 2022 by Yvonne Fontyn Gone are the...
