Know Your Health Status before Travelling


It is true you may contract certain diseases when you travel, even to developed countries like America but sometimes, the infections in these locations are not the cause of travellers’ sickness, instead, certain clinical conditions they failed to treat before leaving home. 

If you are travelling to anywhere outside UK soon, you may need to consider our travel clinic South London for a proper check of your health status. When our specialists have ensured you are physiologically fit, they will also reinforce your immune systems with vaccinations that will help prevent infections you may encounter in your travel.

Travel Clinic South London

Underdeveloped countries like Africa countries have a lot of diseases you may not have heard of because they have been eradicated here in Britain. Also, developed country like America too are not entirely safe. 

In 2016, WHO estimated nearly half of the world's population was at risk of malaria with most cases and death in in sub-Saharan Africa. But among the WHO regions classified to be at risk of malaria infection ― America was included. 

Professional specialists in our branch clinic in South London will vaccinate you against diseases such as malaria. Most of the treatments are commenced few weeks before your travel; so, ensure you visit on time. However, that does not mean you can’t visit in instances your travel is urgent. Our specialists are well trained in handling such scenario. 

Some Travel Tips Given by Our Experts


  •          Do not eat any food while you travel except you know its constituent and how it was prepared. You may be allergic to some of the recipe ingredients. Knowing the hygiene of how it was prepared may protect you from cholera especially in underdeveloped countries.
  •          Avoid touching animals except you are guaranteed and sure they are safe to touch. Certain diseases in some countries are transmitted by eating or touching animals like monkey.


Visit our travel clinic specialists for more tips and treatments to prepare you for your safe journey.

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