TRAVEL WELL
Health Advice
A little preparation leaves more room to enjoy the journey ahead.
BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
Prepare with care.
Explore with confidence.
Arrange a travel-health consultation well before departure. Share your full route, including transit stops, travel dates, accommodation and planned activities.
This guide offers general planning information. Your clinician should advise on vaccinations, medicines and precautions suited to your health and itinerary.
Bring to your consultation.
Your complete itineraryInclude cities, parks, border crossings and connecting flights.
Your personal circumstancesDiscuss existing conditions, regular medication, pregnancy and any other health considerations with your clinician.
Your practical arrangementsKeep prescriptions, insurance details and emergency contacts accessible.
A FEW THOUGHTFUL PREPARATIONS
Well prepared, wherever
you wander.
Use these topics to guide a conversation with your travel-health professional.
01
Vaccinations & certificates
Ask your clinician to review routine and travel vaccinations. Yellow fever certificate rules may depend on countries visited earlier and airport transit, as well as your destination. Confirm entry requirements with the relevant embassy or consulate.
02
Malaria & mosquitoes
Malaria risk varies by location and season. Discuss your exact route with your clinician and follow any prescribed prevention schedule, including before and after travel. Use repellent as directed, cover exposed skin and use screened rooms or mosquito nets where available.
03
Medicines & essentials
Carry medicines in their original labelled packaging, with relevant prescriptions, in your hand luggage. Plan for possible delays and check each country’s restrictions with its embassy or consulate. Discuss storage needs with your clinician and airline.
04
Food & water
Choose water you know is safe and food that is freshly cooked and served hot. Avoid raw or undercooked food when safety is uncertain. Wash your hands before eating and after using the toilet.
05
Sun & warm weather
Pack sun protection, a hat and light clothing. Drink safe water regularly and allow time to rest in hot conditions. Plan outdoor activities with the weather and your own comfort in mind.
06
Insurance & medical care
Check that your policy covers every destination, planned activities and existing medical conditions. Ask about emergency treatment and medical evacuation, especially for remote journeys. Keep your insurer’s assistance number with you and understand how to request help.
Check your destinations.
Read the latest CDC destination guidance, then discuss your exact route with your clinician.
Sources reviewed 15 October 2026. Guidance and entry requirements may change; check again before departure.
Fever during or after your journey?
If you develop a fever or flu-like illness during or after travel to a malaria-risk area, seek immediate medical attention and tell the clinician where and when you travelled—even if you took preventive medicine.
YOUR PERSONAL TRAVEL NEEDS
Consider the smaller details.
Travelling with an existing condition?
Work with your clinician on a personal care plan before departure, including medicines, medical records and what to do if your condition changes. Tell our team about practical mobility or accommodation requirements early, so we can discuss suitable arrangements. CDC guidance for travellers with chronic conditions.
Will your journey take you somewhere remote?
Discuss your planned activities and fitness to travel with your clinician. Review evacuation cover with your insurer and carry its assistance details. Speak to our team about transfer times, camp access and practical requirements before confirming your itinerary.
Does your medicine need special storage?
Discuss temperature requirements, refrigeration and transport with your clinician and airline before departure. Raise any accommodation storage needs with our team early, so availability can be checked for each stay.
YOUR JOURNEY, THOUGHTFULLY PLANNED
A journey considered around you.
Let us know about practical travel needs early, so we can discuss suitable stays, transfers and activities with you.
