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20/08/2025

🦟 Today is World Mosquito Day!

Mosquito day is to create awareness about the dangers mosquitoes pose and the serious diseases they spread, including malaria, dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever.

Mosquitoes are responsible for over 700,000 deaths every year, making them the deadliest animal on Earth. But together, through prevention, protection, and research, we can reduce the impact of mosquito-borne illnesses worldwide. 🌍💡

👉 Swipe through to learn more about their global impact and how we can protect ourselves and our communities.

18/08/2025

We know that preparing for travel, especially the health side, can be a bit overwhelming. That’s why our team always strives to be not just knowledgeable, but also kind, approachable, and human. Reading feedback like this reminds us why we do what we do. Thank you!
📍Find your nearest Nomad clinic and get travel-ready today. 🧳💉

18/08/2025

14/08/2025

When it comes to travel, preparation is everything!

That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Nomad & MASTA, who are leaders in travel health with over 40 years of expertise. With a network of more than 98 clinics across the UK, their expert team can provide tailored risk assessments based on your destination and health needs. You can get your essential vaccinations, medications, and medical kits to prepare you for your trip, ensuring you’re travel prepared and protected. They have you covered to travel safely and confidently.

When you book your expedition with us, we’ll send you a referral link and you’ll have your initial appointment fee waived – so over you to and we look forward to seeing you out there!!

30/06/2025

Planning a trip? Don’t overlook rabies.

Travel health nurse Beverley Tompkins shares expert advice on risks, prevention, and what to do if you’re exposed. 👇

What you need to know about rabies and the rabies vaccination from the travel health experts at Nomad Travel.

24/06/2025

Approximately 59,000 people die each year from rabies, a deadly viral disease transmitted through the saliva of infected animals 🦠🐕🦇. It is rare but almost always fatal once symptoms appear ⚠️.

It remains a serious risk for travellers to parts of Africa, Asia, and South and Central America, including India, Morocco, Thailand, the Philippines, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Cambodia. A recent and tragic case in the UK, where a woman died after being scratched by a stray puppy in Morocco, highlights why awareness is so important.

Travellers to high-risk areas are advised to get vaccinated 💉, as it offers protection and more straightforward post-exposure treatment in the event of infection.

Anyone exposed to rabies should wash the wound with soap and water and immediately seek medical attention for vaccinations and potentially rabies immunoglobulin. If symptoms haven't presented themselves, it's never too late to seek advice following an exposure to the rabies virus. Rabies deaths are preventable with timely post-exposure treatment.

If you're heading soon to a region at risk of rabies, consider seeing a travel health specialist to discuss your plans and any vaccinations you may need for your trip 🌍✈️.

12/06/2025

✈️ The Czech Republic is experiencing a sharp rise in hepatitis A cases this year 🇨🇿, with 450 confirmed cases and six deaths reported as of 5 May 2025. For comparison, 636 cases and two deaths were recorded for the whole of 2024. The outbreak is mainly affecting Prague and Central Bohemia, and UK travellers are being urged to take precautions. Rising case numbers in Austria 🇦🇹 and Hungary 🇭🇺 suggest a wider trend across parts of Europe.

🩺 TravelHealthPro – a website set up by the UK Department of Health – recommends that travellers to the Czech Republic and neighbouring countries take hepatitis A precautions seriously.

Unvaccinated travellers, especially those staying with friends or relatives in rural areas, eating street food, or visiting areas with poor sanitation, are most at risk.

Travellers are strongly advised to get vaccinated 💉 and take extra care with hygiene and food safety. Hepatitis A spreads through contaminated food, water, and close contact — and it’s preventable.

✔️ Protect yourself:
• Get vaccinated at least 2 weeks before travel
• Practise good hand hygiene 🧼
• Avoid uncooked or unpeeled food 🥗
• Follow safer s*x guidance 🛡️

Heading abroad soon? Make sure to check your vaccine history and consult with your GP or a travel health specialist before you travel.

Stay informed and travel safe with MASTA in partnership with Nomad.

21/05/2025

🦟 What is chikungunya?
Chikungunya virus is a mosquito-borne infection that can cause fever, intense joint and muscle pain, headaches, light sensitivity, and skin rashes. Most people recover in a week or two, but some experience joint pain for months or even years. Severe symptoms are rare, but young babies and older adults with underlying health conditions are more at risk.

🌍 Where is it found?
Chikungunya has now spread to over 100 countries, and is mostly found in the Americas, Asia, and Africa. It has also occasionally occurred in Europe. The Aedes mosquitoes that transmit the virus are active during the day, especially around dawn and dusk, and often thrive in urban areas.

🧴 How can you protect yourself?
There is no specific treatment for infection, so bite prevention is key. If you're in a risk area, wear long sleeves and trousers, use insect repellent with at least 50% DEET, sleep under insecticide-treated nets, and eliminate standing water where mosquitoes breed.

💉 What about vaccines?
Two new vaccines — IXCHIQ® and Vimkunya® — have recently been approved in the UK, EU, and US. However, safety concerns have been raised about IXCHIQ® in people aged 60 and over. UK guidance on the use of chikungunya vaccines is still under review.

✈️ Before you travel
Make sure to check your destination for specific health risks, outbreak alerts, and vaccine recommendations. Book a travel health appointment with MASTA or Nomad to get tailored advice and support before you go.

Heading away soon? Get personalised advice, vaccines, and more at one of our Nomad or MASTA travel health clinics. ✈️🩺