Holidaymakers are advised to make a vital check with their doctor six weeks before flying. This important step can help ensure a safe and healthy trip.The NHS advises Brits to see a GP or private...

Travellers heading to southern China have been warned to take urgent precautions including vaccinations amid a severe outbreak of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus in Guangdong province. According...

Brit holidaymakers heading to Turkey this summer are being urged to exercise caution after the Foreign Office issued a safety warning concerning stray dogs, particularly in busy urban areas and...

One in six holidaymakers confess to not being entirely truthful about their health when securing travel insurance. The study reveals that a quarter of holidaymakers have travelled without insurance...

You’ve booked your flights, sorted your hotels, hired a car, and even remembered travel insurance – but have you checked your travel jabs?It might not be the first thing that springs to mind when...

Health officials are fearing an outbreak of measles after a child tragically died from the disease. It was the second death due to an acute measles infection in Britain this decade and public health...

A child has tragically passed away at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool after contracting measles, marking the second fatality from an acute measles infection in Britain this decade.The...

British tourists have been urged to consider one vaccine before travelling to countries such as Spain, Portugal and Greece this year. Jack Janetzki, lecturer in pharmacy and pharmacology at the...

British woman dies from rabies after puppy scratch3 hours agoSteve Jones & Rachel RussellBBC News, YorkshireFacebookA British woman has died from rabies after she was "scratched" by a puppy in...

Brits planning a holiday abroad have been issued a warning to make sure they do one thing “at least” four weeks before setting off. This important process could help keep you safe and healthy...

As the summer gets underway, several popular tourist hotspots in southern Spain have been hit with active measles outbreaks, with the iconic Costa del Sol among the affected regions. As of late May,...

As the summer season looms, many Brits are likely to jet off to far-flung destinations in search of some much-needed sun. However, before stepping onto the plane, it's crucial to get up to speed with...

Set just offshore from mainland Tanzania, Stone Town on the spice island of Zanzibar is one of Africa's most beautiful cities— a maze of faded grandeur, carved wooden doors and stone alleyways that...