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In February 2016, the World Health Organisation declared that the Zika virus outbreak was a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Though first discovered in 1947, this was the first time the virus had caused such concern within the medical community. Afflicted areas included much of Central and South America, some of North America, as…
Ireland’s leading travel medicine group, TMB, says “The newer oral vaccines provide a good level of cover against infection but with limited supplies and having a significant cost they are frequently not available for those in greatest need.” A strained global supply of cholera vaccines has temporarily led to a suspension of the standard two-dose…
Have you recently returned from your bucket list backpacking trip? While most travellers don’t experience any illness abroad, other than the common ‘Bali Belly’, the risk of infection doesn’t stop once you board your flight home. Dr. Graham Fry, Founder of the Tropical Medical Bureau Group, encompassing Nomad in the UK, says travellers returning to the United…
Suffering with a pounding headache, sore throat and a high temperature? Chances are you may have come down with a case of the dreaded Freshers’ Flu. As you return from your travels and dive into your first week at university, meeting new people, getting a taste of the night life and just about getting yourself…
Have you recently returned from your bucket list backpacking trip? While most travellers don’t experience any illness abroad, other than the common ‘Bali Belly’, the risk of infection doesn’t stop once you board your flight home. Dr. Graham Fry, Founder of the Tropical Medical Bureau, Ireland’s leading travel health clinic, says travellers returning to Ireland should…
Ireland’s leading travel health group, Tropical Medical Bureau (TMB), have revealed the most popular long-haul destinations for Winter 2022/23. TMB have seen a jump in people booking appointments for vaccinations for long haul destinations. Over the summer, holiday makers primarily stayed close to home with flights to Spain and Portugal packed, but now as the…
Leptospirosis is an infection frequently found both in domestic and wild animals, which can spread to humans. The infection is spread through contact with rat or dog urine or foetal fluids from cattle. Infected urine or contaminated water can be found in sewers, ditches, ponds, canals and slow-flowing rivers and riverbanks. Dr. Graham Fry, Founder…
The Monkeypox Virus comes from the same family of viruses as Smallpox and was initially recognised in 1958 in research monkeys. While some of the signs and symptoms of Monkeypox are similar to that of Smallpox, Monkeypox has a significantly lower death rate than Smallpox: 3-5% vs. 30% respectively. So far, symptoms of Monkeypox in…
Ireland’s leading travel health group, Tropical Medical Bureau (TMB), have revealed the most popular long-haul destinations for 2022, and South America is reigning supreme. In fact, six out of the top ten top destinations are in South America. Brazil Thailand Peru Columbia Mexico Ecuador Costa Rica Tanzania Argentina Bolivia In contrast to TMB’s list of…
All travellers to EU member states are now required to have had a second vaccination within nine months of today, Tuesday, 1st of February 2022. Visitors may also provide proof of recovery within the past six months (180 days) or a booster vaccination to travel within the European Union going forward. Travellers may also receive…