If you have flown into Rome’s Ciampino airport this summer, the first thing that may have greeted you in the arrivals hall is a big poster publicising the health risk of dengue, with imagery of mosquitoes accompanying the health advice notice. This may have been your first introduction to dengue or, if you have heard […]
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On August 21, 2024 it will be 65 years since Hawaii became the 50th state in the United States. Located over 5 hours away from the US mainland by plane, it’s a state that differs greatly form the other states that hoist the Star Spangled Banner. With its own climate, culture and identity, it’s perfectly
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World Hepatitis Day, on July 28, has recently reminded us of the travel health risk that holidaymakers and businesspeople face from both hepatitis A and B. It should also encourage us to consider whether vaccination against these viruses is required. The awareness day is one of 11 global health awareness days driven by the World
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Are you, or any of your employees, heading to one of the big trade fairs overseas this year or next? Perhaps you work in horticulture or farming and are off to the Chengdu International Horticulture Exhibition in China, to learn all about sustainable, low-carbon conservation? Or are you travelling to Expo 2025 in Osaka and
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Trekking is an activity that can not only fuel a sense of adventure but also broaden the mind and improve fitness and wellbeing. Unless, of course, it also brings a trekker into contact with a variety of tropical diseases against which vaccination is required. For this reason, the team at Pinpoint Travel Health has been
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This is National Mosquito Control Awareness Week in the USA (June 16-24), an event reminding us that mosquitoes are the world’s deadliest animal. Being responsible for the transmission of diseases such as malaria, West Nile virus, dengue, yellow fever, zika and Japanese encephalitis, mosquitoes get the bad press they deserve. Combatting their health threat should
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May 2024 has marked the 175th anniversary of the death of author, Anne Brontë, from tuberculosis – one of the major travel health threats which Pinpoint Travel Health continually reviews. Anne was the youngest of the Brontë sisters and responsible for classics such as Agnes Grey and the Tenant of Wildfell Hall. Also writing under
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BBC 1’s hugely popular reality show, Race Across the World series 4 finally concluded this week, having showcased the landscape and travel challenges in 7 different countries. Whilst Alfie, Owen and other contestants may have had their travel health planning carried out on their behalf, what vaccinations and antimalarials might you require, if you took
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Travel Vaccines Cambridge Introducing Pinpoint Travel Health Services for UK residents in Cambridge, UK, who are planning to travel abroad. Choosing Pinpoint Travel Health’s travel vaccine brief services before embarking on your journey abroad is a prudent decision for several compelling reasons. At Pinpoint Travel Health, we recognise the paramount importance of safeguarding your health
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Where Can I Get Travel Vaccinations Key Travel Vaccination Information When embarking on international journeys, UK travellers must prioritise their health by staying informed about key travel vaccination information. Understanding essential travel vaccinations is crucial, as they act as a shield against prevalent diseases in various regions worldwide. The dynamic nature of health risks emphasises
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