Shigella has hit the headlines recently with travellers in an Egyptian resort where two British holidaymakers died suddenly contracting the disease, but what is Shigella? What are the symptoms, and how can backpackers protect and treat themselves when travelling?
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What Is Shigella? Symptoms And Treatment For Travellers.
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Top 5 Tips For Beating Culture Shock.
Culture shock is something most backpackers and travellers will deal with at some point, but if not recognized and dealt with properly it can really ruin your trip, or at the extreme even lead to some serious mental health problems. So how can backpackers deal with and beat culture shock on their gap year?
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Debunking 6 Common Myths About Mosquito Repellents For Gap Year Travellers.
The best way to defend yourself against mosquito bites and mosquito borne diseases on your gap year is to use an effective mosquito repellent, but the problem is there is a lot of misinformation and confusion amongst travellers about which ones to use, or even which ones are effective or safe. This article attempts to debunk some of the most prevalent myths and misinformation about using an insect repellent on your gap year.
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The Ultimate Travellers Guide To Malaria And Antimalarials.
This ultimate guide to Malaria and antimalarials is here to give all travellers all the information they need from a qualified travel nurse to protect themselves against malaria and understand the importance of antimalarials.
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Natural Or Chemical Mosquito Repellents. Which Is Best For Travellers?
Natural Or Chemical Mosquito Repellents. Which Is Better For Travellers?
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What Is Culture Shock And How Can Travellers Deal With It?
Culture shock is a common problem for backpackers and long term travellers, but it is one that is often misunderstood and underestimated. So what exactly is culture shock and how can backpackers deal with it when it happens?
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Everything You Need To Know About Travel Vaccinations But Were Afraid To Ask.
Are you heading out on your first backpacking trip or gap year? Unsure what travel vaccinations you need? Get all your questions and concerns answered here with this ultimate professional guide to travel vaccinations.
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Posted in Travel Health
Bemused Backpacker Partners With Bug Off.
Bemused Backpacker is proud to partner with Bug Off! A national campaign aimed at highlighting the risk of mosquito and insect borne diseases and the importance of using insect repellents and other preventative methods during your gap year travels.
How To Decide What Travel Vaccines You Really Need.
Do you really need travel vaccinations on your gap year? Are you confused as to how the risk and recommendations are assessed? Not sure if a recommendation is right for you? Let me take you through the professional process of risk assessing your travel vaccination programme so you can decide for yourself and make a fully informed decision on whether travel vaccinations are right for you.
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