Prepare before you go away and what to do while you're away

Simple steps you can take to reduce the risk of getting ill or having an accident while you're away. Most of the following text has been taken from the department of health website.

If you book a holiday outside the UK consideration should be given to the health regulations and health facilities for your chosen destination. The reason being is that you need to be aware of any necessary vaccinations and visitor health requirements of your chosen destination.

Also it is always useful to know how to obtain medical treatment when visiting a country abroad. As the saying goes ?it is better to be safe than sorry?.

The Department of Health publish worldwide country by country disease and immunisation checklists which enable you to make sure you get your vaccinations up to date before you travel.
http://www.dh.gov.uk/Home/fs/en