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Good sources of information on travel health are now available on the internet and we particularly recommend* the websites listed below. 
We strongly recommend you use the information contained in these sites alongside a personal consultation with one of our qualified travel health nurses or subscribe to our new travelwellplan and gain a unique login to Interhealth's Travel Health Advice Centre (THAC).
These sources of advice can enhance your understanding of travel health issues and help you prepare for your trip or assignment overseas.
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Travel health Advice Centre (THAC)
A travel health tool which enables individuals and group travellers to have sufficient information about the immunisations, travel health advice and supplies recommended for their particular trip/s.
You will need to subscribe to the travelwellplan to gain access to this service or be a linked to an organisation who has already subscribed. -
The National Travel Health Advice Network (NaTHNaC)
The National Travel Health Network and Centre funded by the Department of Health to promote clinical standards in travel medicine. -
The British Mountaineering Council
Look under Mountain Medicine for advice on Mountain Sickness, Oedemas and Travel to High Altitude, Diamox, Dexamethasone and Nifedipine at High Altitude, First Aid kits, Sunscreen, Frostbite, Travel Immunisations, etc... -
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Look under Travel section for official Foreign Office travel advice on over 200 countries. There are country-specific travellers' tips and links to travel advice of foreign governments.
This includes: - Risk of Terrorism - brief summary of the terrorist threat world-wide, and what help FCO Travel Advice can provide in warning of the dangers
- Before You Go - information on what to do before you depart as part of the on-going 'Know Before You Go' campaign
- While You Are There - security and general tips on laws and customs abroad
- If It All Goes Wrong - what you should do if something goes wrong during your trip
- FAQs - answers to the most frequently asked questions
Books
We also recommend you purchase a copy of ‘The Traveller’s’ Good Health Guide’
by Dr Ted Lankester (2007) which can be obtained from InterHealth at our online shop.
A similar passport size guide for short-term travellers ‘Travel Health in Your Pocket’ is also available from InterHealth.
Other Useful Links
- Global Connections
- People In Aid
People In Aid promotes good practice in the management and support of Aid Personnel. Their Code of Good Practice can be downloaded.
- Community Health Global Network
Community Health Global Network is a separate initiative of InterHealth. Its members recognise the need for improved quality of community health programmes, and better collaboration between health players, especially those in the faith-based sector. They promote equity, justice and human rights. team@chgn.org
- BOND Bond is the network of UK based non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in international development and development education.
- NCVO
National Council for Voluntary Organisations.
- HealthLink360 - Edinburgh International Health Centre
- Banner Insurance Services
For Insurance Services. Banner Financial Services Group Limited specialises in providing international medical expenses and travel cover for individuals of all nationalities who are working and living outside their normal country of domicile. In 1992 a special policy was introduced for overseas aid workers.
*Please note that InterHealth cannot accept responsibility for external websites. Werecommend that readers seek medical help wherever possible.
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