Getting a fasting blood test soon? You might be wondering how long you have to fast for a blood test, whether you have to avoid all food and drinks, and what happens if you...
Give your employees peace of mind with the Hepatitis B vaccine
Give your employees peace of mind with the Hepatitis B vaccine
Most people have heard of hepatitis B, but many do not know what it is, how it’s transmitted, or how to treat it. The key thing to understand is that this virus can be...
The flu might seem like a forgotten illness of late with so much focus on COVID-19, but the flu remains a common and sometimes serious infection. We are all susceptible to flu, no matter...
Blood tests can be key to getting a better picture of your health and helping you stay well. Here’s what our Health Check tests can reveal about your body.
A blood test is one of the simplest...
With all the hoping, praying and wishing that comes with planning for a baby, there are a few other things to be mindful of if you’re travelling abroad and trying to conceive. We want...
Yellow fever is a virus spread by infected mosquitoes, and is found in most of sub-Saharan Africa, most of South America, parts of Central America and parts of the Caribbean. The mosquitoes that spread...
What is Zika?
Zika is caused by a virus, which is spread by the Aedes mosquito. Zika can also be passed on during sex. If you’re travelling to an area with a high Zika risk,...
What is yellow fever?
Yellow fever is an acute (short duration) viral infection, which is spread by infected mosquitoes. Yellow fever is called that because it can cause infected people to develop jaundice, which is...
What is typhoid?
Typhoid fever, also known as enteric fever or just as typhoid, is a bacterial infection caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi. This disease only occurs in humans, and the bacteria spreads through...
What is Tetanus?
Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is a serious bacterial infection that is characterised by painful muscle spasms. In some cases these spasms can be severe enough to tear the muscles and cause...