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Also known as Varicella, Chicken Pox is a disease that is mainly caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV). Symptoms include highly painful, blister-like rashes all over the body along with fever, cough, and headaches. The disease is highly contagious and the symptoms start developing within 10-1 days after being in contact with the infected person.

Polio which is otherwise known as Poliomyelitis or infantile paralysis is a life-threatening and disabling disease that is caused by the poliovirus. The virus infects a person’s spinal cord which eventually leads to paralysis. It is transmitted through food, water or contact with an infected person. 

Before you go abroad, it is important to make sure you have everything ticked off your ‘to do’ list. But it’s not just renewing your passport, collecting foreign currency and packing your suitcase that you need to think about. Making time for your holiday vaccinations is also important.

Malaria is an infection that is carried by the Anopheles mosquito in certain parts of the world including Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The infection can be serious and in some cases causes death, so ensuring you are protected against malaria is of utmost importance before you leave UK.

Every year millions of the UK residents travel to different locations around the world either for vacation or business. About 8 per cent of these travellers choose developing countries  usually fall sick during or after their trip. Unfortunately, most of the contracted diseases and infections in these areas could have been prevented by ensuring travel vaccinations.

Travelling is a way most of us escape our daily stress to enjoy ourselves and also have lots of time to think about many thinks. New environment, new food, and different language exposure are a few of the things we are bound to enjoy during our trip. But all of these could come at the cost of stress if not well planned.