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...
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...
