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...
by Cinnapanel | Apr 25, 2017 | Bugs, Health, Library, Travel
Malaria Prevention: Let’s close the gap on World Malaria Day 2017 (http://www.who.int/campaigns/malaria-day/2017/en/) The World Health Organisation is calling on closing the gap in malaria prevention on World Malaria Day 25 April 2017. Although new malaria...
by Cinnapanel | Jul 8, 2015 | Bugs, Health, Travel
Malaria toll outstrips Ebola in the aftermath of EVD in Guinea While the world focused on the well- (if not over-) publicised terrors of Ebola Virus Disease, the planet’s second most prolific killer, Malaria, spreads seemingly unnoticed. Sources differ, but the...
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...
