Meningococcal disease is rare, but when it strikes it can move frighteningly fast. It is caused by bacteria that can lead to meningitis and blood poisoning (septicaemia), and teenagers, young adults, babies and some travellers are among those at higher risk. The ACWY vaccine protects against four of the main types of meningococcal bacteria, and …
Quick Answer Not every tick bite makes you ill, but some can, depending on where you are in the world. A vaccine is available for tick-borne encephalitis, which is found across parts of central, eastern and northern Europe and parts of Asia, and it is usually recommended for travellers who will spend time outdoors in …
Quick Answer Shots for hepatitis B protect against a virus that attacks the liver and spreads through blood and body fluids, not through everyday contact. In the UK the vaccine is part of the routine childhood schedule for children born from August 2017, while adults are usually offered it if they are at higher risk, …
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 …
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 …
Understanding how long the rabies vaccine lasts is an important part of travel health planning, particularly for those travelling to regions where rabies is still present. At Fermanagh Clinics, we regularly speak to travellers who were vaccinated years ago and are unsure whether they are still protected, or whether a booster is required before their …
Planning a trip to Southeast Asia or the Western Pacific? If your itinerary includes rural areas, rice paddies, or long-term stays, it’s important to consider the Japanese encephalitis vaccine as part of your travel health preparations. At Fermanagh Clinics, we offer travel vaccination services to ensure you and your family are protected before you depart. …
