Typhoid fever is one of those illnesses that most UK travellers have heard of but few know much about. It is spread through contaminated food and water, it can make you seriously unwell, and it is far more common in some parts of the world than others. A typhoid fever shot is one of the …
Landing feeling wide awake at 3am, or unable to keep your eyes open during a mid-afternoon meeting, is one of the most common complaints after a long-haul flight. Jet lag is not just tiredness, it is a genuine, temporary disruption to your body’s internal clock, and how long it lasts depends on more than just …
Packing the wrong repellent, or skipping a destination-specific vaccine you did not realise you needed, can turn a dream holiday into a genuinely dangerous situation. Insect-borne diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis and dengue are not evenly spread around the world, and neither is the protection you need against them. Choosing the right …
Malaria remains one of the most serious health risks facing UK travellers heading to parts of Africa, Asia, Central and South America, and the Middle East. Choosing the right malaria tablets UK travel clinics recommend for your specific itinerary is not a decision to make from an internet forum or a pharmacy shelf alone. Resistance …
Insect bites in the UK are rarely more than an irritation. A raised bump, some redness, a day or two of itching and that is usually the end of it. But for travellers heading to warmer climates, insects tell a very different story. The species you encounter abroad, the diseases they carry, and the speed …
Cholera is a word that can cause alarm among travellers, but much of the fear surrounding it is based on myth rather than fact. Understanding how is cholera spread can help you travel with confidence and take the right precautions. Contact us or book a travel health appointment before your trip. What Is Cholera? Cholera …
Planning an adventure abroad? Rabies prevention shots could be the most important vaccine you get before you travel. Reach out or book a travel health consultation at Fermanagh Travel & Health Clinics today, before your departure date creeps up. Book Your Travel Clinic Appointment Adventure travel is booming. From hiking remote trails in Nepal to …
Travelling abroad is one of life’s great pleasures, but certain destinations carry health risks that are easy to underestimate. Hepatitis A is one of them. A viral infection that affects the liver, it spreads quickly in areas with lower sanitation standards and can cause serious illness that leaves you bedridden for weeks. The good news …
Managing your menstrual cycle can be essential for many women, especially when planning holidays, events, or managing a busy lifestyle. Period delay tablets and hormonal contraceptives are two common options for adjusting or delaying periods. At Fermanagh Clinics, we often get asked about the differences between these methods and which might be the better choice. …
Travelling with children can be an adventure, but motion sickness often becomes a worry for parents. Many wonder if anti-sickness tablets, commonly used for adults, are suitable for children too. Here at Fermanagh Travel and Health Clinics, we offer a range of children’s travel sickness tablets and other remedies to ensure smoother journeys for the …
