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Advice for adults and children on sunscreen and sun safety in the UK and abroad.
If you're travelling to an EEA country, you need to tak a free EHIC card. Here's how to get one.
Practical advice if you're travelling abroad, including vaccinations, DVT, travel insurance and sun safety.
Expert advice on what to pack to stay safe and healthy abroad, including first aid essentials.
How to travel safely and comfortably, and when you might need a doctor's note.
Find out how to protect yourself against illnesses from contaminated food and water.
Reduce your risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) during a long-haul flight.
Mark Pownall developed deep vein thrombosis (DVT) on a long-haul flight from New Orleans to London.
Mo mistakenly thought he was immune to malaria when he visited family in Sierra Leone.
Tips for travelling with asthma, including taking medication, vaccinations, air travel and insurance.
Travelling with diabetes, including diet, taking medicines, vaccines, insurance and air travel.
Travelling with a heart condition, including vaccinations, travel insurance, air travel, pacemakers and ICDs.
The family of a backpacker who died from methanol poisoning are warning travellers of the dangers of fake alcohol.
Zika virus disease is mainly spread by mosquitoes. For most people it is a very mild infection and isn't harmful. It may be more serious for pregnant women, as it's been linked to birth defects – specifically, abnormally small heads
How to keep your family healthy during the summer holidays. Includes beach safety, camping safety and free activities
Learn about the vaccinations available if you're travelling and the diseases they protect against
Thinking of going abroad for dental or medical treatment? Find out about the risks and make an informed decision
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