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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.
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,...
How to keep your child safe from malaria.
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...
ONE DOG AND TWO VICTIMS – A sad African tale
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...
World Malaria Day 2017
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 cases fell...
Malaria toll outstrips Ebola in the aftermath of EVD in Guinea
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...
Influenza Season 2015
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...
Children and Malaria
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 years...