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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.
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.
Stay safe from Malaria ?
Malaria kills 400 000 people globally, 94% in Africa each year, and in South Africa 10% of the population (4.9 million of us) are at risk
Virtual Travel Workshop – Repatriation Flights and the Quarantine Process.
We share the recording of Dr de Frey’s presentation from a recent Virtual Travel Workshop attended! Repatriation flights and the quarantine process.
MALARIA – Do you really “KNOW IT ALL”?
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,...
WORLD DIABETES DAY 2019
The theme for diabetes awareness month and World Diabetes Day 2019 is Family and Diabetes.
Families are urged to learn more about the warning signs of diabetes and find out their risk of type 2 diabetes. Research conducted by IDF in 2018 discovered that parents would struggle to spot this serious life-long condition in their own children. Despite the majority of people surveyed having a family member with diabetes, an alarming four-in-five parents would have trouble recognising the warning signs. One-in-three wouldn’t spot them at all.
The findings underline the need for education and awareness to help people spot the diabetes warning signs early.