The sunshine might be hanging on but there’s no denying that flu season is upon us once again, and it’s time to think about how you can protect yourself and those around you. The most effective way to do this is by booking your annual flu jab. But why does it matter so much? Well, …
Rabies is an extremely harmful viral disease that affects the brain and nervous system. The virus usually spreads to a person through the saliva of an infected animal. For example, when an infected animal bites a person, breaking their skin, then this can allow the disease to be transmitted. Another way the disease can be …
Hepatitis B is a liver infection that is spread via bodily fluids or blood. For example, the virus can be spread by sharing items, such as razors, toothbrushes, and needles with an infected person, or from having unprotected sex, where the virus can be passed from an infected person through semen/vaginal fluids. Another way, and …
Poliomyelitis (generally known as polio) is a virus that enters the body through the mouth or nose. It is often spread through contaminated water and food, or by poor handwashing after having contact with infected faeces. Once it’s entered the body, polio develops in the throat and bowels and can then spread through the bloodstream …
There are still many travel restrictions in place as we come out of the Covid-19 pandemic and there are likely to be some in place for the foreseeable future. In many places, requirements for testing are relaxed or waived altogether for people that are vaccinated. However, this has led to a common misconception that you …
