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Travel Doctor Library lists various articles on preparation for travel to various countries and the health risks to be considered when entering certain regions.
Malaria, Pregnant Women and Children. Recommendations.
Stay safe from malaria By Glynis Horning February 2025 This potentially deadly illness is still a risk in parts of Southern Africa. Malaria is one of the deadliest infectious diseases globally. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), malaria was responsible...
Ebola in Uganda: What every traveller needs to know
Overview of the Outbreak According to the latest reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Uganda's Ministry of Health, there have been three laboratory-confirmed cases of Ebola in Kampala since January 19, 2025. The original case sought treatment at...
Flu season is here!
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...
Yellow Fever Vaccine Fractional Dosing – A South African Experience
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,...
Hepatitis A and B Immunity in South Africa. Who Should Be Vaccinated?
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...
Which vaccinations do adults need?
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...
How can you make travel safe?
Travel Doctor supports the ITIT travel health information app of the University of Zurich in collaboration with the World Health Organisation Get useful travel health information from the World Health Organisation (WHO). Take part in a survey to help detect outbreaks....
To Mask up or Not to Mask up?
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...
Easter break safety tips for travellers
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...
Airlines take cleanliness to new heights
Johannesburg-based travel doctor advises his patients not to put off any plans to fly. After all, says Dr Albie de Frey, CEO of Travel Doctor Corporate, planes have long been safer and more hygienic than most other kinds of travel, from cruise liners to taxis and trains.