When carrying out travel health consultations, having a conversation about sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) can be both delicate yet crucial to the client’s on-going travel journey. Talking about STI’s stands out as an essential yet often challenging dialogue between healthcare professionals and their clients. It is good practice for healthcare professionals to know that sexual […]
Every year on the 24th March, we mark World TB Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB) and the ongoing efforts to combat this preventable and treatable disease. While often overshadowed by other health concerns, TB remains a significant global health threat, claiming millions of lives annually. This year’s theme for World TB Day; “Yes! […]
Vaccination is one of the most effective tools available in the fight against preventable diseases and is one of the most significant advancements in public health measures of our time, effectively preventing numerous infectious diseases and saving millions of lives. Yet, vaccine hesitancy has emerged as a significant challenge, undermining vaccination efforts and putting individuals […]
In the realms of travel health, there exists a group of diseases that are often overlooked, yet have profound implications for vulnerable populations worldwide. Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a cluster of infectious diseases that primarily affect people living in poverty in tropical and subtropical climates. They can cause significant morbidity and mortality, impacting the […]
Happy New Year from Health Academy! As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, we often find ourselves filled with optimism and determination, ready to embrace a fresh start. For nurses and pharmacists in the UK, the new year offers a unique opportunity to embark on a transformative learning and clinical professional development journey. […]
For the final part of this blog, we now need to consider some of the illnesses associated with trekking at high altitude, before coming up with some strategies to prevent and treat them. There are three key illnesses associated with travelling to high-altitude, one which is common, known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), and two […]
Altitude medicine – getting the message across Providing advice to your patients about travel to altitude can feel incredibly daunting, yet as with any area of practice, confidence improves with knowledge and understanding. In reality, it’s not surprising this subject appears a little complex, particularly when there are high-altitude medical societies, books and journals full […]
As travel health professionals we have a vital role in ensuring the health and safety of our travellers whilst away. The field of travel health is fast paced and constantly evolving. With these rapid changes means that it is more important than ever to stay up to date. Why is it important to keep up […]
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a deeply ingrained harmful cultural practice that is still carried out in certain communities across the world, mainly in some countries in Africa, the Middle East and certain parts of Asia. FGM can have serious physical, emotional and psychological implications and is illegal in the UK. As healthcare professionals, particularly those working in travel health services, we have the […]
Have you considered what the ‘perfect’ level of shaking is for a pre-filled syringe? Or whether you should insert an intramuscular needle bevel up or down? Do you ever wonder just how far you should go with expelling air? Do you really like to get down to the details of the medicines you administer? Well, […]
