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,...
Yellow Fever: What you need to know
Are you planning on traveling soon? If your destination includes parts of Africa or South America, it's important to be aware of yellow fever—a serious viral infection. The...
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...
What is rabies?
Rabies is a viral infection caused by a a group of viruses called lyssaviruses, which can affect all warm-blooded animals - notably humans, dogs, and bats. The rabies virus infects the central...
What is Polio?
Poliomyelitis, which is more commonly known as ‘polio’, is a serious and highly infectious viral disease caused by one of three types of the poliovirus. Polio is most commonly spread by the...
What are the different types of pneumonia?
There are different causes of pneumonia, and knowing which one you have can help a doctor decide how to best treat you. In all types of pneumonia, the...
What is meningitis?
Meningitis is a life-threatening condition – meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, which are the membranes that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Most cases of meningitis are caused...