Health and Safety

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an online source for credible health information for travellers worldwide. CDC's mission is "to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability.

The Yellow Book - Published every two years by CDC, the Yellow book is a reference for those who advise international travellers of health risks. The Yellow Book is written primarily for health care providers, although others might find it useful.

Vaccinations - Find information on required and recommended vaccinations for specific locations.

Diseases - A-Z of information for travellers about specific diseases which can affect them while travelling, with prevention and treatment advice.

Food and water safety - Guidelines and articles on possible risks and types of toxins to be aware of, as well as advice on proper treatment, purification and handling of food and water.

Illness and injury abroad - Before going abroad, you should become familiar with what steps to take and who to contact in case of a medical emergency while you are travelling. The information provided will assist you.

Travelling with children - Read recommendations for travelling with children to specific countries, includes a checklist and travel health kit

Special needs travellers - Information on travelling with disabilities, e.g. the accessibility of destinations and travelling whilst pregnant.

Travel health tips for students studying abroad - General guidelines for students who may be at increased risk of illness or injury due to a change in cultural and environmental differences.

Podcasts - Download CDC podcasts to your desktop and portable music/video player for health information at your convenience and on the go. The latest is:‘The Three P's of Safe and Healthy Travel’ – giving international traveller’s simple tips on how they can be proactive, prepared and protected when planning a trip abroad.

Travelhealth.co.uk is a useful and simple to use site which offers information about health issues while travelling, practical advice about how to stay healthy. The website intends to promote health and safety for individuals travelling away from home. They provide you with information on health and safety for all areas of your trip, before you travel, whilst you travel and while you are away.

Understand diseases - Information and advice about diseases that you may encounter while travelling overseas, and what you can do to prevent becoming ill, including Malaria, Cholera, Polio, Dengue Fever, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis.

Vaccinations chart - A chart handy that provides an overview of vaccinations and booster schedules according to UK guidelines.

Travel clinics listing - A listing of travel clinics with contact details.

Buisiness travel - Advice specifically aimed at Business Travellers.

Gap year travel - Advice specifically aimed at gap year travellers.