Malaria is a disease transmitted by mosquitoes. It can cause severe symptoms and if left untreated, it can be fatal. If you practice good insect bite avoidance and take malaria tablets you are unlikely...
1. Check Your Risk
Before you embark on a trip abroad, you need to check whether there is a malaria risk at your holiday destination. You can use our handy country guide to find out...
How is malaria transmitted?
Malaria is transmitted by infected mosquitoes. When you get bitten by a mosquito which carries the malaria parasite, the parasite enters your bloodstream. It is then carried to your liver, where...
Can you cure HPV once you have it?
There is no cure for an existing HPV infection – HPV (human papillomavirus) is the name given to a group of over 100 related viruses, which is...
Avoid insect bites
Apart from carrying a variety of diseases, insect bites are itchy, unpleasant and can cause serious skin rashes if left untreated.
But have no fear! Superdrug Travel have put together a useful guide...
What are the immediate side effects of the HPV vaccine?
The HPV vaccine may cause some minor and temporary side effects in some patients immediately after the injection.
Common immediate side effects of the HPV vaccination...
How do men get HPV?
Men can get HPV in the following ways:
Having unprotected sex
Skin-to-skin contact
An infected mother can pass the HPV infection onto their child during their pregnancy or during childbirth
HPV...
How long does the flu last?
The flu can come on unexpectedly – the flu has a short incubation period, between 1 to 4 days, so you can start showing symptoms very quickly after being exposed...
What are the symptoms of hepatitis A?
The early symptoms of hepatitis A include:
feeling tired or run-down (fatigue)
aching muscles
joint pain
mild fever
headache
loss of appetite
stomach pain, specifically in the upper...
So you’ve had enough of this drizzly UK weather forecast for one year and have booked a fortnight away for some much needed sun? Good on you. Apart from bringing plenty of suncream there...